Guy Fawkes Day

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Bonfire Night - How the 5th of November used to be celebrated in the East End area of London.

Bonfire Night, 11.05.03 - A summary of the celebrations, and history from the Flak Magazine.

Bonfires - The history and usage of the bonfire.

Did You Know? Bonfires - Explanation of the use of the word "bonfire."

Fireworks Night - An Englishman`s explanation of Bonfire Night to the outside world.

Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night - Short summary of the celebrations and a conversation forum.

Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night - Explains why English people like to gather round bonfires once a year to burn effigies and watch fireworks.

Guy Fawkes Celebration - A brief outline of the events from Microsoft Encarta.

Guy Fawkes Festivals - How bonfire night was celebrated in Somerset, UK in 1889.

Guy Fawkes Night - A simple but interesting explanation of the events, with recipes and history of the Houses of Parliament, good for the younger ones.

Guy Fawkes Night - General overview of the celebrations and the ceremonial trappings of the event.

Guy Fawkes' Night - Origins, customs and traditions of Bonfire Night.

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.

History of Guy Fawkes - Provides a historical background of the holiday as well as information about how it is celebrated today.

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.

Kidproj: Guy Fawkes Night - A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday.

Remember Remember - A musical version of the events with resources for teaching.

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.

Web Ring : Bonfire Society Night Celebrations - A collection of sites, all with the same interest of celebrating Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night.

Gunpowder Plot No Flash in the Pan - Describes the damage that would have resulted had the plotters been successful. From Cronaca. (November 5, 2003)