This category lists history sites and pages about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot which is mainly celebrated in England each year on November 5th. On this date in 1605, a group of Roman Catholics, led by Guy Fawkes, unsuccessfully attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in what became known as the Gunpowder Plot.
Guy' Fawkes' Day"
Pronunciation: (gI' fôks'),
(in Britain) November 5, celebrating the anniversary of the capture of Guy Fawkes. Cf. Gunpowder Plot.
Bon•fire
Pronunciation: (bon'fIur"),
—n.
1. A large fire built in the open air, for warmth, entertainment, or celebration, to burn leaves, garbage, etc., or as a signal.
2. any fire built in the open
Gun'powder Plot"
An unsuccessful plot to kill King James I and the assembled Lords and Commons by blowing up Parliament, November 5, 1605, in revenge for the laws against Roman Catholics. Cf. Guy Fawkes Day.
Guy Fawkes Day, Guy Fawkes Night and Bonfire Night are all the same, as in The Fall and Autumn.
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The British Broadcasting Corporation explains why the British insist on lighting fires and setting off rockets every November 5.
Single page with a discussion forum, debating the effects of the gunpowder that was stored in the cellars of Parliament.
Comprehensive version of events aimed towards the learning community.
This page is one of many from the Catholic Encyclopedia, it covers the subject profoundly.
Easy to understand version of the plot.
Review of the 1997 film of the same name and short history of the plot.
Simplified explanation of the events and descriptions of the people involved.
A short description of the Gunpowder Plot from the Guardian.
A brief outline of the gunpowder plot.
The documents that led to his execution and others from the Public Record Office UK.
Transcription of the trial and the prosecution case against the conspirators.
Parliament's story of the Gunpowder Plot in a FAQ style.
Online encyclopedia covers the history of the Gunpowder Plot, with explanations of the words and terms used.
Review of the 1997 film of the same name and short history of the plot.
Comprehensive version of events aimed towards the learning community.
A short description of the Gunpowder Plot from the Guardian.
Parliament's story of the Gunpowder Plot in a FAQ style.
Single page with a discussion forum, debating the effects of the gunpowder that was stored in the cellars of Parliament.
Online encyclopedia covers the history of the Gunpowder Plot, with explanations of the words and terms used.
This page is one of many from the Catholic Encyclopedia, it covers the subject profoundly.
A brief outline of the gunpowder plot.
Transcription of the trial and the prosecution case against the conspirators.
The documents that led to his execution and others from the Public Record Office UK.
Easy to understand version of the plot.
Simplified explanation of the events and descriptions of the people involved.
The British Broadcasting Corporation explains why the British insist on lighting fires and setting off rockets every November 5.
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