In this lesson you will learn about one of the most interesting traditions from Britain. Each year we celebrate bonfire night / Guy Fawkes night we a huge bonfire and if you are very lucky a fantastic firework display. Brought to you by http://skype-englishschool.com

1. Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder PlotBy Skype English School http://skype-englishschool.com

2. 1603 James I becomes King of England Fines Catholics not attending Church of England services and he puts Catholic priests to death. http://skype-englishschool.com

3. 1604 Robert Catesby hatches a plan to blow up Parliament on the day it opens. http://skype-englishschool.com

4. Guy Fawkes The plotters recruit Guido Fawkes, an explosives expert. http://skype-englishschool.com

5. The plot is hindered Rent a house near to Houses of Parliament and start tunnelling. Water leaks in from the River Thames Walls of the House of Lords could not be penetrated. http://skype-englishschool.com

6. A change of fortune State Opening of Parliament postponed until 5th November 1605 Cellar room becomes available for rent. http://skype-englishschool.com

7. The plan takes shape 36 barrels of gunpowder moved to the cellar and hidden behind firewood. Guy Fawkes left in charge of guarding it. http://skype-englishschool.com

8. Who sent the warning? Lord Monteagle, an MP – and cousin of Francis Tresham – receives a letter, warning him to not attend the State Opening of Parliament. Monteagle shows letter to Robert Cecil who, in turn, shows it to the King. http://skype-englishschool.com

9. 4th November 1605 King orders search of the cellars. ‘John Johnson’ found with pile of wood. 2nd search - gunpowder is found. Johnson is arrested and taken to the Tower. http://skype-englishschool.com

10. Torture in the Tower Johnson confesses to being Guy Fawkes. After four days of torture he confesses to the Plot. http://skype-englishschool.com

11. The other plotters Meanwhile, the other plotters had been hiding in a house in the Midlands. Soldiers surround the house. Catesby, Percy & Winter brothers are shot dead. Remaining plotters taken to the Tower. Tried, and found guilty of High Treason. http://skype-englishschool.com

12. January 1606 Plotters hung, drawn and quartered for their crimes. http://skype-englishschool.com

13. Guy Fawkes Today Ever since then, Guy Fawkes has been hung and burnt in effigy, as bonfires are lit in Merry Olde England in his memory. The chant that has long been repeated is as follows: Remember, remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot;I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot.A stick and a stake for King James’ sake!Holla, boys, Holla, make the town ring;Holla, boys, Holla, boys, God save the King. http://skype-englishschool.com

14. Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder PlotBy Skype English School http://skype-englishschool.com