Four hundred years ago, in 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and a group of plotters attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London with barrels of gunpowder placed in the basement. They wanted to kill King James and the king’s leaders.
Houses of Parliament, London
Why did Guy Fawkes want to kill King James 1st and the king’s leaders?
When Queen Elizabeth 1st took the throne of England she made some laws against the Roman Catholics. Guy Fawkes was one of a small group of Catholics who felt that the government was treating Roman Catholics unfairly. They hoped that King James 1st would change the laws, but he didn't.Catholics had to practise their religion in secret. There were even fines for people who didn't attend the Protestant church on Sunday or on holy days. James lst passed more laws against the Catholics when he became king.
5th November: Bonfire night
In Great Britain, Bonfire Night, also known as Fireworks Night, is associated with the tradition of Guy Fawkes' Night.
Bonfire Night is a yearly event dedicated to bonfires, fireworks and celebrations.
Different traditions celebrate Bonfire Night on different days.
“Remember, remember,
the fifth of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
We see no reason why
Gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot!"
Words to Guy Fawkes
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LAURA PORTILLO:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44456136/2011-2012%20English/2011%20Bonfirenight/2011-11-06%20Bonfirenight%20Laura.pdf
LUCÍA GARCÍA: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44456136/2011-2012%20English/2011%20Bonfirenight/2011-11-06%20Bonfirenight%20Luc%C3%ADa.pdf
PAULA ALONSO:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44456136/2011-2012%20English/2011%20Bonfirenight/2011-11-06%20Bonfirenight%20Paula.pdf
ALEJANDRA MUÑOZ: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44456136/2011-2012%20English/2011%20Bonfirenight/2011-11-07%20Bonfirenight%20Alejandra.pdf
Mª VEGA REGUERA: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44456136/2011-2012%20English/2011%20Bonfirenight/2011-11-07%20Bonfirenight%20M%C2%AA%20Vega.pdf
MIGUEL GARCÍA: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44456136/2011-2012%20English/2011%20Bonfirenight/2011-11-07%20Bonfirenight%20Miguel.pdf
JULIA ACEVES: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44456136/2011-2012%20English/2011%20Bonfirenight/2011-11-10%20Bonfirenight%20Julia.pdf
CARLOS RODRÍGUEZ: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44456136/2011-2012%20English/2011%20Bonfirenight/2011-11-13%20Bonfirenight%20Carlos.pdf
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