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GC PRESENTS: Guy Fawkes Night
In Chapter 4 of The Black House, Fin and his friends set out to build the biggest bonfire in Ness. Rivalry is fierce, every village wants theirs to be the best, and so when word spreads that the boys of the neighbouring village have got hold of a giant tractor tyre, a plot is hatched to steal it from under their noses.
In this presentation we’ll explore the origins of Bonfire Night in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605—when Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators plotted to blow up the Houses of Parliament with King James inside. The group hoped to end the persecution of Roman Catholics by the Protestant Government, but when the assassination attempt failed there was a wave of national relief and a mood of loyalty and goodwill towards the King that was demonstrated through the building of bonfires. Learn more about the plot and the origins behind some of the fireworks that light up our skies.
Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder treason and plot
I see no reason why gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot
And so, across the UK on 5th November or thereabouts, bonfires will be built and fireworks set off. To commemorate this event in history. To celebrate the tradition. But above all – to have fun.