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Bonfire Night
How the 5th of November used to be celebrated in the East End area of London.
Guy Fawkes Celebration
A brief outline of the events from Microsoft Encarta.
Traditions of Bonfire Night
Explains why the 5th November is a night for burning the Guy and watching fireworks.
Bonfire Night, 11.05.03
A summary of the celebrations, and history from the Flak Magazine.
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.
Web Ring : Bonfire Society Night Celebrations
A collection of sites, all with the same interest of celebrating Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night.
Did You Know? Bonfires
Explanation of the use of the word "bonfire."
Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night
Short summary of the celebrations and a conversation forum.
History of Guy Fawkes
Provides a historical background of the holiday as well as information about how it is celebrated today.
Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night
Explains why English people like to gather round bonfires once a year to burn effigies and watch fireworks.
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.
Gunpowder Plot No Flash in the Pan
Describes the damage that would have resulted had the plotters been successful. From Cronaca.
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.
Remember Remember
A musical version of the events with resources for teaching.
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.
Bonfires
The history and usage of the bonfire.
Fireworks Night
An Englishman`s explanation of Bonfire Night to the outside world.
Guy Fawkes' Night
Origins, customs and traditions of Bonfire Night.
Kidproj: Guy Fawkes Night
A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday.
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.
Guy Fawkes Festivals
How bonfire night was celebrated in Somerset U.K.in 1889.
Guy Fawkes Night
General overview of the celebrations and the ceremonial trappings of the event.
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