Guy Fawkes Night

The Gunpowder Plot was a conspiracy to kill King James I, as well as the Members of the House of Lords and Commons at the re-opening of Parliament. It was devised by a group of Catholics in protest against the anti-Catholic laws that were being introduced by the King.

These days, on November 5th, children all over England celebrate Guy Fawkes Night by building huge bonfires and lighting fireworks. It’s a family tradition and an occasion to eat potatoes baked by the flames and eat charred sausages. There is always a ‘guy’ on top of the fire; a guy is an effigy (model) of Guy Fawkes, dressed in the clothes of the 17th century.

Click on the following links to learn more about it:

• Online exercises and Worksheets
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Games and much more!
• "V for Vendetta" trailer

Guy Fawkes

Watch the following slide presentation by Maria Abilleira to learn about Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night. Then, click on the link to download this worksheet published by Mary Glasgow  Magazines.

Guy Fawkes Day

If you want to know more about Guy Fawkes and have fun click here.

"V for Vendetta" and the Gunpowder plot

If you want to learn something more about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot you can watch "V for Vendetta". Sunday 22.15 TVE1.