Gunpowder Plot
Straight forward version of the events from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Gunpowder Plot
Easy to understand version of the plot.
Remember, Remember the 5th of November:
A historical guide to the events that led to the Bonfire Night celebrations.
Wikipedia: Guy Fawkes
Online encyclopedia covers the history of the Gunpowder Plot, with explanations of the words and terms used.
BBC: Britain Prepares to Light the Blue Touch Paper - Stand Well Back
The British Broadcasting Corporation explains why the British insist on lighting fires and setting off rockets every November 5.
Physicists Discover Guy Fawkes Would Fave Devastated Westminster
Had the gunpowder plot succeeded, Guy Fawkes would not only have destroyed the old palace of Westminster but would have caused chaos and devastation across central London.
The Execution Of Guy Fawkes.
The arraignment and execution of the plotter, published by the Weekely Newes on 31st Jan 1606.
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Review of the 1997 film of the same name and short history of the plot.
Trial of Guy Fawkes and Others
Transcription of the trial and the prosecution case against the conspirators.
The Gunpowder Myth
A History of Eastbury Manor House. London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.
Monarchs and Leaders
Explains the gunpowder plot and why the Catholics were so bitter, and what they were hoping to achieve.
Gunpowder Plot Guy Fawkes Electronic On-Line Classroom
Requires registration and use is restricted to reporting and teaching.
Guy Fawkes
Britannia's article about the life and times of Guy Fawkes by David Herber.
Holbeche House
Britannia`s guide to the hideout of the plotters and the siege that followed.
Britannia: The Gunpowder Plot
David Nash Ford's comprehensive guide to the Gunpowder Plot and the plotters.
Robert Catesby
Britannia`s biography on one of the main plotters.
Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury
Britannia`s biography on the infamous Earl that that falsified the evidence and confessions of the plotters (or did he?).
Robert Wintour
Britannia`s biography on a member of the gunpowder plot.
William Parker, Baron Morley & Monteagle
Britannia`s biography on the man behind the famous letter.
Burke`s Gunpowder Plot Conspirators
A guide to the plan of 1605 by Kelly Bowstead.
Catholic Recusants
Explains Recusancy which was a new offence in the 16th century which partly led to the gunpowder plot.
CNN: A Penny for Guy
Short history of the Gunpowder Plot which includes information about the Tower of London.
Gunpowder : Guy Fawkes
Single page with a discussion forum, debatating the effects of the gunpowder that was stored in the cellars of Parliment.
Explore Parliament: The Story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot
Information on the Gunpowder Plot with factsheet to download.
Guy Fawkes Day: Bonfire Night
An easy to follow chronicle of events for the younger ones.
Guy Fawkes
A short description of the Gunpowder Plot from the Guardian.
Gunpowder Plot Society
Educational site with information about the people and the plot.
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605
Simplified explanation of the events and descriptions of the people involved.
The Stuarts The Gunpowder Plot
Two short views of the events.
Guy Fawkes
Public Record office evidence and documents questioning torture.
Gunpowder Find at British Library
A short story about the gunpowder that was found in the basements of a library.
Guy Fawkes' Confession
The documents that led to his execution and others from the Public Record Office UK.
The Gunpowder Plot
This page is one of many from the Catholic Encyclopedia, it covers the subject profoundly.
Gunpowder Plot FAQs: Who exactly was Guy Fawkes?
A brief biography of Fawkes from the House of Commons Information Office.
United Kingdom Parliament: The Gunpowder Plot
Parliament's story of the Gunpowder Plot in a FAQ style.
Guy Fawkes
Explaining the signature of Guy Fawkes under torture, with a copy of the original document.
Gunpowder Plot
Comprehensive version of events aimed towards the learning community.
Reformation: Protestant England
History of the church leading to and after the Gunpowder Plot.
Guy Fawkes
A brief outline of the gunpowder plot.
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