Curated OER
Bonfire Night-- Guy Fawkes November 5
In this reading and history worksheet, learners learn about the tradition of "Bonfire Night" in England every November 5th in celebration of Guy Fawkes. Students read the informative paragraph and complete 20 questions.
Curated OER
Bonfire Night
Students study the history of Bonfire Night in the UK which commemorates the Gunpowder Plot in which Guy Fawkes and his men attempted to detonate the Houses of Parliament in London. They complete a variety of activities including jigsaw...
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.
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.