Guy fawkes

Who was the real Guy Fawkes, the man behind the mask?

On 5 November 1605, Guy Fawkes was foiled as he attempted to destroy the Houses of Parliament in what became known as the Gunpowder Plot.

Simon Adams investigates the political and religious options available to the Catholics of early Jacobean England, and asks why some chose to attempt the spectacular coup in November 1605.

Famous Historical Scenes, Colour Illustration, pic: 1605, Guy Fawkes, the most famous of the conspirators who attempted to destroy the Houses of Parliament in the "Gunpowder Plot"

What is Guy Fawkes Night? A look at the history, traditions and celebrations of November 5, following the failed events of the Gunpowder Plot.

Hundreds of letters and documents relating to the Gunpowder Plot are among millions of handwritten papers being made available online as part of an unprecedented project by the National Archives.

Personal project for Guy Fawkes Night, celebrated on November 5. Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the House of Lords on 5 November 1605. The text 'Remember, remember' is taken from the opening lines of the traditional rhyme... 'Remember, remember the Fif…

York Dungeon

HE was the man behind the most notorious plot in British history, yet many have never heard his name. Here is what we know about Robert Catesby, his part in the gunpowder plot and his relation to G…