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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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Guy Fawkes - Britannia's article about the life and times of Guy Fawkes by David Herber. Trial of Guy Fawkes and Others - Transcription of the trial and the prosecution case against the conspirators. William Parker, Baron Morley & Monteagle - Britannia`s biography on the man behind the famous letter. The Stuarts The Gunpowder Plot - Two short views of the events. Robert Wintour - Britannia`s biography on a member of the gunpowder plot. Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury - Britannia`s biography on the infamous Earl that falsified the evidence and confessions of the plotters (or did he?). Robert Catesby - Britannia`s biography on one of the main plotters. Britannia: The Gunpowder Plot - David Nash Ford's comprehensive guide to the Gunpowder Plot and the plotters. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - Simplified explanation of the events and descriptions of the people involved. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - Review of the 1997 film of the same name and short history of the plot. Guy Fawkes - A brief outline of the gunpowder plot. Holbeche House - Britannia`s guide to the hideout of the plotters and the siege that followed. Gunpowder : Guy Fawkes - Single page with a discussion forum, debating the effects of the gunpowder that was stored in the cellars of Parliament. CNN: A Penny for Guy - Short history of the Gunpowder Plot which includes information about the Tower of London. BBC: Britain Prepares to Light the Blue Touch Paper - Stand Well Back - The British Broadcasting Corporation explains why the British insist on lighting fires and setting off rockets every November 5. Guy Fawkes Day: Bonfire Night - An easy to follow chronicle of events for the younger ones. The Gunpowder Plot - Easy to understand version of the plot. The Gunpowder Plot - This page is one of many from the Catholic Encyclopedia, it covers the subject profoundly. Guy Fawkes' Confession - The documents that led to his execution and others from the Public Record Office UK. Wikipedia: Guy Fawkes - Online encyclopedia covers the history of the Gunpowder Plot, with explanations of the words and terms used. United Kingdom Parliament: The Gunpowder Plot - Parliament's story of the Gunpowder Plot in a FAQ style. Catholic Recusants - Explains Recusancy which was a new offence in the 16th century which partly led to the gunpowder plot. Guy Fawkes - A short description of the Gunpowder Plot from the Guardian. Gunpowder Plot - Comprehensive version of events aimed towards the learning community.

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