Offers a short history of the Gunpowder Plot, along with a brief look at Fawkes' life.

Offers interactive games and history fact sheets.

Covering the history and rituals of bonfire night. Also includes firework safety. By students at Woodland's Junior School.

An Encarta Encyclopedia article.

Comprehensive version of events, with links to articles on related subjects.

Britannia's article about the life and times of Guy Fawkes.

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Why did he do it and what else was happening in England at the time?

Basic historical information from infoplease.com.

World Book Encyclopedia explains Guy Fawkes Day.

Why English people everywhere gather round bonfires once a year to burn effigies of Guy Fawkes and watch fireworks. Discusses the gunpowder plot and whether he was really a traitor.

Short description of the holiday illustrated with Victorian artwork.

Learn about why torches are carried, what the bonfires mean, and other rituals.

A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday.

Rhyme with its history and origins commemorating the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes.

Story of how Welephant and his friend Spikey enjoyed a safe Bonfire Night and firework display.

An interactive game from BBC Online.

Bruce Robinson explores the truth behind the plot to assassinate James VI of Scotland and I of England.

Alan Haynes explores the historical legacy of the plot.

Presents a short history of the Plot and plotters, along with a detailed look at how Guy Fawkes Day has been celebrated over the years.

A transcription of the trial of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators of 1605. Reproduced from the State Trials, 1750 edition.

Three children's nursery rhymes.

History of the Gunpowder Plot from Channel 4 in London, England. Features an interview with Ronald Hutton, professor of history at the University of Bristol.