Guy Fawkes' Night - November 5th

Remember, remember
the fifth of November
gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason
why gunpowder treason
should ever be forgot.

November 5th is celebrated in England as Guy Fawkes' Night. It is named after a member of a group of Catholic conspirators who, in 1605, plotted to blow up the English Houses of Parliament with gunpowder. Let's find out more about this special date:

Guy Fawkes Night & the Gunpowder Plot
Guy Fawkes & the Bonfire Night
British History: What if it had succeeded?

What about watching how people celebrate that night?

Well, let's check if you've learnt something after all this information, I'm sure you did!

Listening & Reading
Bonfire Night Puzzle - BBC
Guy Fawkes Night Quiz (easy)
Guy Fawkes Night (tricky)
Chants & Rhymes
Planning for this Night