Remember, remember, the Fifth of November
Gunpowder treason and plot
I see no reason why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot
This is the stanza many people in the Uk recite every 5th of November. Do you want to know why? Keep reading to find out!
On 5 November, people across the UK celebrate Bonfire Night with fireworks, bonfires, sparklers and toffee apples because it's the anniversary of an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, known as The Gundpowder plot.
What was the Gunpowder Plot?
Guy (Guido) Fawkes was part of the Gunpowder plot in 1605. He wanted to blow up King James I and his government.
This was because of religion. England was a Protestant country and the plotters were Catholic. They wanted England to be Catholic again, which they thought they could do if they killed King James I and his ministers.
So, Fawkes and his group put 36 barrels of gunpowder in cellars underneath the Houses of Parliament in London, ready to set off a massive explosion.
However, one member of Fawkes' group sent a letter to his friend who worked in Parliament, warning him to stay away on 5 November. The King's supporters got hold of the letter and the plot was rumbled!
Guards broke into the cellars where the gunpowder plotters were waiting. They were arrested and executed.
Have a look at the video below to get a full picture of thsi British celebration.
