Gunpowder, Treason and Plot: The Legends and Customs of Bonfire Night
Monday 3rd November, 6pm GMT
Speaker: Icy Sedgwick
Many of us know the rhyme, "Remember, remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason, and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot". But is there anything more to the customs of Bonfire Night? From penny-for-the-guy to parades and public bonfires, this talk will explore some of the customs surrounding the 5th of November. We'll also dig into a couple of the legends about the events of 5th November 1605 to see why it became such an important date in the British calendar.
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