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Guy Fawkes Day

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This category lists sites and pages about the UK Guy Fawkes Day/Night or Bonfire Night celebrations, which is mainly celebrated in England each year on November 5th. On this date in 1605, a group of Roman Catholics, led by Guy Fawkes, unsuccessfully attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in what became known as the Gunpowder Plot. Guy' Fawkes' Day" Pronunciation: (gI' fôks'), (in Britain) [MORE]


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1. Bonfire Night - How the 5th of November used to be celebrated in the East End area of London.
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2. Guy Fawkes Celebration - A brief outline of the events from Microsoft Encarta.
3. Bonfire Night, 11.05.03 - A summary of the celebrations, and history from the Flak Magazine.
4. Bonfires - The history and usage of the bonfire.
5. Did You Know? Bonfires - Explanation of the use of the word "bonfire."
6. Fireworks Night - An Englishman`s explanation of Bonfire Night to the outside world.
7. Fletching Bonfire Society - Images and history of a bonfire night / Guy Fawkes day celebration, with images and information on the gunpowder plot, firework festivals, and displays.
8. Gunpowder Plot No Flash in the Pan - Describes the damage that would have resulted had the plotters been successful. From Cronaca.
9. Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night - Short summary of the celebrations and a conversation forum.
10. Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night - Explains why English people like to gather round bonfires once a year to burn effigies and watch fireworks.
11. Guy Fawkes Festivals - How bonfire night was celebrated in Somerset U.K.in 1889.
12. Guy Fawkes Night - General overview of the celebrations and the ceremonial trappings of the event.
13. Guy Fawkes Night - A simple but interesting explanation of the events, with recipes and history of the Houses of Parliment, good for the younger ones.
14. Guy Fawkes Plot was Devastating - How Guy Fawkes could have changed the face of London if his 1605 plot had not been foiled, experts say, from BBC News.
15. Guy Fawkes' Night - Origins, customs and traditions of Bonfire Night.
16. History of Guy Fawkes - Provides a historical background of the holiday as well as information about how it is celebrated today.
17. Kidproj: Guy Fawkes Night - A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday.
18. Remember Remember - A musical version of the events with resources for teaching.
19. 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.
20. Traditions of Bonfire Night - Explains why the 5th November is a night for burning the Guy and watching fireworks.
21. 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.
22. Web Ring : Bonfire Society Night Celebrations - A collection of sites, all with the same interest of celebrating Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night.

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