"Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot..."
November 5, 1605, a solitary figure is arrested in the cellars of Parliament House. Although he first gives his name as John Johnson, a surprising series of events begins to unfold under torture. Guy Fawkes, as he is really called, is one of thirteen who have conspired to blow up the parliament, the King, and his Lords...
This historical event originated one of the most characteristic festivities of the UK, BONFIRE NIGHT. Do you want to know more? First, the history:
Then, the festivity itself. Bonfires, fireworks, 'a penny for the guy...' Find out more:
AND NOW, YOU CAN PLAY THE GUNPOWDER PLOT GAME. Discover the barrels of gunpowder and stop the conspiracy. SAVE ENGLAND AND THE KING!!
Here you have a website dedicated to the textbooks of the series New English File where you can find activities on grammar, vocabulary, phonetics etc for you to practise, together with useful links. Click on the cover of your textbook and start exploring!:
