Guy Fawkes Day (Holidays and Special Days)

Guy Fawkes Day Sites:

Guy Fawkes Day Guy Fawkes Day: Why English people everywhere gather round bonfires once a year to burn effigies of Guy Fawkes and watch fireworks. Discusses the gunpowder plot and whether he was really a traitor. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.bonfirenight.net/ The History of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes The History of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes: Presents a short history of the Plot and plotters, along with a detailed look at how Guy Fawkes Day has been celebrated over the years. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.edenbridgetown.com/bonfire_night/bonfire_society/history1.shtml Treason Treason: History of the Gunpowder Plot from Channel 4 in London, England. Features an interview with Ronald Hutton, professor of history at the University of Bristol. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/history/treason/whatif.html Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes: Britannia's article about the life and times of Guy Fawkes. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.britannia.com/history/g-fawkes.html Nursery Rhymes Lyrics and Origins: Remember Remember Nursery Rhymes Lyrics and Origins: Remember Remember: Rhyme with its history and origins commemorating the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.rhymes.org.uk/remember_remember_the_5th_november.htm Guy Fawkes - Treason in 1605 Guy Fawkes - Treason in 1605: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Why did he do it and what else was happening in England at the time? (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.innotts.co.uk/asperges/fawkes/ The Trials of Guy Fawkes and Conspirators The Trials of Guy Fawkes and Conspirators: A transcription of the trial of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators of 1605. Reproduced from the State Trials, 1750 edition. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.armitstead.com/gunpowder/trial.html Safe Firework Fun Safe Firework Fun: Story of how Welephant and his friend Spikey enjoyed a safe Bonfire Night and firework display. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.welephant.co.uk/bonfirestory000.htm Guy Fawkes Day - Victorian Scraps Guy Fawkes Day - Victorian Scraps: Short description of the holiday illustrated with Victorian artwork. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.scrapalbum.com/Agfp1.htm Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, Guy: An Encarta Encyclopedia article. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761577067/Fawkes_Guy.html The Gunpowder Plot The Gunpowder Plot: Alan Haynes explores the historical legacy of the plot. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/state/monarchs_leaders/gunpowder_haynes_01.shtml Guy Fawkes Day Celebration Rituals Guy Fawkes Day Celebration Rituals: Learn about why torches are carried, what the bonfires mean, and other rituals. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.bcpl.net/~cbladey/guy/html/ritual.html Bonfire Night Bonfire Night: Offers a short history of the Gunpowder Plot, along with a brief look at Fawkes' life. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.coppschool.lancsngfl.ac.uk/blackbar.htm?/Classwork/Classwork/calendar/bonfirenight.htm Traditional Rhymes for Guy Fawkes Day Traditional Rhymes for Guy Fawkes Day: Three children's nursery rhymes. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.noblenet.org/year/guy.htm Guy Fawkes Night Guy Fawkes Night: A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/MCC/mcc0422.html Bonfire Night: Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night: Guy Fawkes: Covering the history and rituals of bonfire night. Also includes firework safety. By students at Woodland's Junior School. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Guy.html Bonfire Night at Activity Village Bonfire Night at Activity Village: Offers interactive games and history fact sheets. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/bonfire_night.htm Gunpowder Plot Gunpowder Plot: Comprehensive version of events, with links to articles on related subjects. (Guy Fawkes Day) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/STUgunpowderP.htm