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Fawkes Lays Gunpowder
Guy Fawkes lays the gunpowder underneath the House of Lords
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Media ID 573571
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1605 Explosives Fawkes Gun Powder Lays Plot Underneath
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print depicts a pivotal moment in British history: Guy Fawkes, the notorious instigator of the Gunpowder Plot, laying explosives beneath the House of Lords in 1605. The image transports us back in time to the heart of the intrigue and danger that surrounded this infamous event. The House of Lords, a symbol of political power and authority, looms large in the background, its grand architecture a stark contrast to the darkness and secrecy of the scene below. Guy Fawkes, dressed in a hooded cloak and holding a lantern, can be seen in the foreground, meticulously arranging the barrels of gunpowder. The dimly lit chamber, filled with the ominous scent of explosives, adds to the sense of tension and anticipation. The Gunpowder Plot was an audacious plan to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I, aimed at overthrowing the Protestant government and installing a Catholic monarch. However, the plot was foiled when a letter revealing the conspiracy was discovered, leading to the arrest of Fawkes and his fellow conspirators. This print, with its intricate detail and atmospheric setting, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, bringing to life the intrigue and drama of one of the most significant events in British history. The image serves as a reminder of the complex political machinations that have shaped the country's past, and the enduring power of history to captivate and inspire us.
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