Project Britain
Project Britain: History of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes Night
Who was Guy Fawkes and why did he want to kill King James? Read about the gunpowder plot, how Fawkes was discovered, and the celebration that took place and is still commemorated today every year on November 5th.
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives: Gunpowder Plot
An interactive lesson that examines the critical questions revolving around the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Civil War: If the Gunpowder Plot Had Succeeded?
An article that speculates on what would have happened to Britain if the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 had succeeded. Archived.
Other
Parliamentary Archives: Gunpowder, Treason, Plot
This resource of archived content presents the tale of wars, murder, secrets, and lies. Discover the story of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot by exploring pictures, diagrams, original documents, and more.