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11-05-2005 09:15

Guy Fawkes & the Gunpowder Plot
Words of "Remember Remember" refer to Guy Fawkes with origins in 17th century English history. On the 5th November 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government. He was tried by Judge Popham who came to London specifically for the trial from his country manor Littlecote House in Hungerford, Gloucestershire. Fawkes was sentenced to death and the form of the execution was one of the most horrendous ever practised (hung ,drawn and quartered) which reflected the serious nature of the crime of treason.

The Tradition begins...
The following year in 1606 it became an annual custom for the King and Parliament to commission a sermon to commemorate the event. Lancelot Andrewes delivered the first of many Gunpowder Plot Sermons. This practice, together with the nursery rhyme, ensured that this crime would never be forgotten! Hence the words " Remember , remember the 5th of November" The poem is sometimes referred to as 'Please to remember the fifth of November'. It serves as a warning to each new generation that treason will never be forgotten. In England the 5th of November is still commemorated each year with fireworks and bonfires culminating with the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes (the guy). The 'guys' are made by children by filling old clothes with crumpled newspapers to look like a man. Tradition allows British children to display their 'guys' to passers-by and asking for " A penny for the guy".

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Michal Milosz

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11-05-2005 09:50

Was today the premiere of "V for Vendetta", by the way? Just asking since we're at Guy Fawkes.

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Hiro Queso

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11-05-2005 11:21

Happy guy fawkes to fellow brits, don't eat too many hot dogs and jacket tatties, and remember the firework code

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Willow Zander

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11-05-2005 11:22

I nearly got my head blew off by one yesterday!!!!

None for me tonight

*huffles*

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Selador Cellardoor

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11-05-2005 11:48

Blimey, it's been Bedlam this evening! Everybody must have been spending their pocket money on fireworks.

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Bond Harrington

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11-05-2005 14:30

From: Michal Milosz

Was today the premiere of "V for Vendetta", by the way? Just asking since we're at Guy Fawkes.

Next year, I think. IMDB has it set for 2006.

Uk Celibrates Bonfire night Guyfawks November 5th Tradition exsplained
AKA Fool Me Join date: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 88	11-05-2005 09:15 Guy Fawkes & the Gunpowder Plot Words of "Remember Remember" refer to Guy Fawkes with origins in 17th century English history. On the 5th November 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government. He was tried by Judge Popham who came to London specifically for the trial from his country manor Littlecote House in Hungerford, Gloucestershire. Fawkes was sentenced to death and the form of the execution was one of the most horrendous ever practised (hung ,drawn and quartered) which reflected the serious nature of the crime of treason. The Tradition begins... The following year in 1606 it became an annual custom for the King and Parliament to commission a sermon to commemorate the event. Lancelot Andrewes delivered the first of many Gunpowder Plot Sermons. This practice, together with the nursery rhyme, ensured that this crime would never be forgotten! Hence the words " Remember , remember the 5th of November" The poem is sometimes referred to as 'Please to remember the fifth of November'. It serves as a warning to each new generation that treason will never be forgotten. In England the 5th of November is still commemorated each year with fireworks and bonfires culminating with the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes (the guy). The 'guys' are made by children by filling old clothes with crumpled newspapers to look like a man. Tradition allows British children to display their 'guys' to passers-by and asking for " A penny for the guy". AKA FOOL
Michal Milosz Amateur Piercer Join date: 22 Oct 2005 Posts: 73	11-05-2005 09:50 Was today the premiere of "V for Vendetta", by the way? Just asking since we're at Guy Fawkes. _____________________ Michal Milosz The New Guy. whip crack
Hiro Queso 503less Join date: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 2,753	11-05-2005 11:21 Happy guy fawkes to fellow brits, don't eat too many hot dogs and jacket tatties, and remember the firework code _____________________
Willow Zander Having Blahgasms Join date: 22 May 2004 Posts: 9,935	11-05-2005 11:22 I nearly got my head blew off by one yesterday!!!! None for me tonight huffles _____________________ *I'm not ready for the world outside...I keep pretending, but I just can't hide...* "Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." <3 Giddeon's <3
Selador Cellardoor Registered User Join date: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,082	11-05-2005 11:48 Blimey, it's been Bedlam this evening! Everybody must have been spending their pocket money on fireworks. _____________________
Bond Harrington Kills Threads At 500yds Join date: 15 May 2005 Posts: 198	11-05-2005 14:30 From: Michal Milosz Was today the premiere of "V for Vendetta", by the way? Just asking since we're at Guy Fawkes. Next year, I think. IMDB has it set for 2006.

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Uk Celibrates Bonfire night Guyfawks November 5th Tradition exsplained