Today we had a fireworks celebration which was connected to Guy Fawkes Gunpowder Plot. In 1605, thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Among them was Guy Fawkes, Britain's most notorious traitor.
The idea was to place 36 barrels of gunpowder under a cellar, just under the House of Lords. The attempt was spoiled due to a suspicious letter sent from Guy to warn his friend, Lord Monteagle, to stay away from the Parliament on November 5th.
On the very night that the Gunpowder Plot was foiled, as the army was sent to investigate the letter. On November 5th, 1605, bonfires were set alight to celebrate the safety of the King. Since then, November 5th has become known as Bonfire Night The event is commemorated every year with fireworks and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes on a bonfire.
Here are clips from the Fireworks.
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