November 5 th is a celebration of the capture of Guy Fawkes and the safety of the King. In 1605 he plotted to overthrow the King and blow up the Houses of Parliament. To carry out this plot, Fawkes and his conspirators got 36 barrels of gunpowder into the cellar under the house of Lords. Before it was set off, Fawkes was captured, tortured and executed. This celebration every November 5 th is commemorated with fireworks and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes on a bonfire. This was done in Stoke park, which is a 5 minute walk from our flat.
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