On This Day ... The Death of Guy Fawkes

Guy Fawkes was executed on this day in 1606 for his part in the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

Read my brief biograhy for History In An Hour here:

http://www.historyinanhour.com/2012/01/31/guy-fawkes/

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

In honour of Bonfire Night this weekend, the historically curious among you may be interested in my article for the brilliant History in an Hour blog on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and the role the infamous Guy Fawkes played in it:

http://www.historyinanhour.com/2011/11/04/the-gunpowder-plot-%e2%80%93-a-summary/

Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November,

Gunpowder, Treason and Plot.

I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason

Should ever be forgot.

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Despite the fact we are a long way from Guy Fawkes Night, the historically curious among you may be interested in an article I have written for the brilliant History in an Hour blog on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and Fawkes' involvement in it.

Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November,

Gunpowder, Treason and Plot.

I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason

Should ever be forgot.

http://www.historyinanhour.com/blog/read_25920/The-Gunpowder-Plot-a-Summary.html