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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) November 5, celebrating the anniversary of the capture of Guy Fawkes. Cf. Gunpowder Plot.
Bon•fire
Pronunciation: (bon'fIur"), —n.
1. A large fire built in the open air, for warmth, entertainment, or celebration, to burn leaves, garbage, etc., or as a signal.
2. any fire built in the open
Gun'powder Plot"
An unsuccessful plot to kill King James I and the assembled Lords and Commons by blowing up Parliament, November 5, 1605, in revenge for the laws against Roman Catholics. Cf. Guy Fawkes Day.
Guy Fawkes Day, Guy Fawkes Night and Bonfire Night are all the same, as in The Fall and Autumn. |
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27 web sites matced for Guy Fawkes Day |
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Kidproj: Guy Fawkes Night
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A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday.
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History of Guy Fawkes
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Provides a historical background of the holiday as well as information about how it is celebrated today.
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Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night
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Explains why English people like to gather round bonfires once a year to burn effigies and watch fireworks.
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Guy Fawkes Night
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General overview of the celebrations and the ceremonial trappings of the event.
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Fletching Bonfire Society
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Images and history of a bonfire night / Guy Fawkes day celebration, with images and information on the gunpowder plot, firework festivals, and displays.
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Remember Remember
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A musical version of the events with resources for teaching.
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Web Ring : Bonfire Society Night Celebrations
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A collection of sites, all with the same interest of celebrating Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night.
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Guy Fawkes' Night
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Origins, customs and traditions of Bonfire Night.
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Did You Know? Bonfires
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Explanation of the use of the word "bonfire."
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Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night
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Short summary of the celebrations and a conversation forum.
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Traditions of Bonfire Night
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Explains why the 5th November is a night for burning the Guy and watching fireworks.
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Guy Fawkes Festivals
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How bonfire night was celebrated in Somerset U.K.in 1889.
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Guy Fawkes Night
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A simple but interesting explanation of the events, with recipes and history of the Houses of Parliment, good for the younger ones.
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Fireworks Night
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An Englishman`s explanation of Bonfire Night to the outside world.
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Bonfires
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The history and usage of the bonfire.
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Bonfire Night
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How the 5th of November used to be celebrated in the East End area of London.
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Treason
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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.
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Bonfire Night, 11.05.03
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A summary of the celebrations, and history from the Flak Magazine.
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Gunpowder Plot No Flash in the Pan
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Describes the damage that would have resulted had the plotters been successful. From Cronaca.
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Guy Fawkes Plot was Devastating
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How Guy Fawkes could have changed the face of London if his 1605 plot had not been foiled, experts say, from BBC News.
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The History of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes
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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.
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Guy Fawkes Celebration
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A brief outline of the events from Microsoft Encarta.
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Guy Fawkes Night
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A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday.
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Guy Fawkes Day
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Why English people everywhere gather round bonfires once a year to burn effigies of Guy Fawkes and watch fireworks. Discusses the gunpowder plot and whether he was really a traitor.
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Fawkes, Guy
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An Encarta Encyclopedia article.
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Treason
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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.
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The History of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes
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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.
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