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- Guy Fawkes Day
World Book Encyclopedia explains Guy Fawkes Day.
- Bonfire Night
A history of the Gunpowder Plot, along with safety tips for celebrants and fun facts about fireworks.
- Bonfire Night
Offers a short history of the Gunpowder Plot, along with a brief look at Fawkes' life.
- Bonfire Night at Activity Village
Offers interactive games and history fact sheets.
- Bonfire Night: Guy Fawkes
Covering the history and rituals of bonfire night. Also incluedes firework safety. By students at Woodland's Junior School.
- Fawkes, Guy
An Encarta Encyclopedia article.
- Gunpowder Plot
Comprehensive version of events, with links to articles on related subjects.
- Guy Fawkes
Britannia's article about the life and times of Guy Fawkes.
- 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
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
Basic historical information from infoplease.com.
- Guy Fawkes Day - Victorian Scraps
Short description of the holiday illustrated with Victorian artwork.
- Guy Fawkes Day Celebration Rituals
Learn about why torches are carried, what the bonfires mean, and other rituals.
- Guy Fawkes Night
A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday.
- Safe Firework Fun
Story of how Welephant and his friend Spikey enjoyed a safe Bonfire Night and firework display.
- The Gunpowder Plot
Bruce Robinson explores the truth behind the plot to assassinate James VI of Scotland and I of England.
- The Gunpowder Plot
An interactive game from BBC Online.
- The Gunpowder Plot
Alan Haynes explores the historical legacy of the plot.
- 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.
- 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.
- Traditional Rhymes for Guy Fawkes Day
Three children's nursery rhymes.
- 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.
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