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Topia!: Society: Holidays: Guy Fawkes Day: History (50)
Catholic Recusants - Explains Recusancy which was a new offence in the 16th century which partly led to the gunpowder plot. The Execution Of Guy Fawkes. - The arraignment and execution of the plotter, published by the Weekely Newes on 31st Jan 1606. Gunpowder Find at British Library - A short story about the gunpowder that was found in the basements of a library. Gunpowder plot - Parliament's story of the Gunpowder Plot in a FAQ style. William Parker, Baron Morley & Monteagle - Britannia`s biography on the man behind the famous letter. Virtual Museum : Confession of Guy Fawkes - The letters that Guy Fawkes wrote confessing to the gunpowder plot, which are now held by the Public Record Office. Trial of Guy Fawkes and Others - Transcription of the trial and the prosecution case against the conspirators. The Gunpowder Plot - History of the plot from Rugby (UK), Where the plan was first put together. Gunpowder Plot FAQs: Who exactly was Guy Fawkes? - A brief biography of Fawkes from the House of Commons Information Office. Today in Shakespeare History - The arrest, trial and conviction of the plotters in a newspaper format. To Picture A Plot - The story told in images with modern day artifacts on display. The Stuarts The Gunpowder Plot - Two short views of the events. Story Of Parliament : Guy Fawkes - An interactive site for children explaining the history of the plot, with games and questions. Robert Wintour - Britannia`s biography on a member of the gunpowder plot. 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 Catesby - Britannia`s biography on one of the main plotters. Monarchs and Leaders - Explains the gunpowder plot and why the Catholics were so bitter, and what they were hoping to achieve. Gunpowder Plot - Comprehensive version of events aimed towards the learning community. The Gunpowder Plot - Provides an overview of the plot, background information, and biographies on each of the conspirators. The Gunpowder Plot. - Guy Fawkes ill prepared plan and his downfall. The Gunpowder Plot: Detailed Account - Britannia's comprehensive guide to the history of the plot. Gunpowder Plot Guy Fawkes Electronic On-Line Classroom - Requires registration and use is restricted to reporting and teaching. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - Simplified explanation of the events and descriptions of the people involved. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605. - Review of the 1997 film of the same name and short history of the plot. Gunpowder Plot Society - Educational site with information about the people and the plot. Guy Fawkes - Online encyclopedia (Wikipedia) covering the history of the Gunpowder Plot, with explanations of the words and terms used. Guy Fawkes - Britannia's article about the life and times of Guy Fawkes by David Herber. Guy Fawkes - Public Record office evidence and documents questioning torture. Guy Fawkes - A brief outline of the gunpowder plot. Guy Fawkes - Treason in 1605 - Looks into reasons, religion, and politics surrounding this event. James I (1603-25 AD) - Britannia's guide to the King whom was in power at the time of the gunpowder plot. Holbeche House - Britannia`s guide to the hideout of the plotters and the siege that followed. History of England, From Reformation to Restoration - Britannia's guide to the history of King James VI (1603-1625,who was on the throne when the Gunpowder Plot was hatched. The Gunpowder Myth - A History of Eastbury Manor House. London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. Burke`s Gunpowder Plot Conspirators - A guide to the plan of 1605 by By Kelly Bowstead. Guy Fawkes - Explaining the signature of Guy Fawkes under torture, with a copy of the original document. Fawkes : Guy - Information on the Gunpowder Plot with factsheets availible to download. Guy Fawkes' Confession - The documents that led to his execution and others from the Public Record Office UK. Remember, Remember the 5th of November: - A historical guide to the events that led to the Bonfire Night celebrations. Reformation: Protestant England - History of the church leading to and after the Gunpowder Plot. The English Reformation & The Counter Reformation - A lecture on the religious events prior to the Gunpowder Plot. Gunpowder : Guy Fawkes - Single page with a discussion forum, debatating the effects of the gunpowder that was stored in the cellars of Parliment. A penny for Guy - Short history piece on the Gunpowder Plot and includes information about the Tower of London. Britain prepares to light the blue touch paper - stand well back! - The BBC TV Company explains why the British insist on lighting fires and setting off rockets every November 5? 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. King James I of England (VI of Scotland) - Biography, facts, writings and picture gallery of the King that was in power during the gunpowder plot. The Gunpowder Plot - Easy to understand version of the plot. Remember Remember - A Teachers resource with many downloads available covering the history of the Gunpowder Plot and information on a musical.
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