2. They were first used in England at a royal wedding Although fireworks were probably used in the UK from the late 13th century onwards, they didn’t become popular until at least 200 years later.

The traditional bongs of Big Ben have ushered in 2025 as onlookers lined the Embankment in central London for a fireworks spectacular ... to play his part in the UK's celebrations for the new ...

When most of us think "fireworks," we think of brilliant bursts ... The fuse keeps burning, making its way toward the stashes of black powder in the second and third breaks. Timing is critical.