5 November Collection

The Capture Of Guy Fawkes, 1605, (c1850). Fawkes was an English conspirator who attempted to blow up the houses of Parliament on November 5th

Autumn Leaves, 1856, (c1915). Artist: John Everett Millais
Autumn Leaves, 1856, (c1915). The painting is held by the Manchester Art Gallery. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters, 1605. Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I due to open new session

Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views...", 1858
Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1858

Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "Reflections on Water at Famous... 1852
Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "Reflections on Water at Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho mizu no omokage)", 1852

Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views...", 1858
Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1858

Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous...", 1858
Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1858

Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series One Hundred Famous... 1858. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei), 1858

Farewell Banquet given by Civil and Military Officials of the War Office, on 5 November
1100367 Farewell Banquet given by Civil and Military Officials of the War Office, on 5 November, to the Duke of Cambridge (engraving) by Begg

Windsor Castle from the Lower Court on the Fifth of November—Fireworks, 1776
Windsor Castle from the Lower Court on the Fifth of November--Fireworks, 1776

November Effigies, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
November Effigies, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

November Effigies, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
November Effigies, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 13 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

The Japanese March on Niuchuang (b / w photo)
1627857 The Japanese March on Niuchuang (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese March on Niuchuang)

Commanding Officers of the Ashantee Expedition (engraving)
1049151 Commanding Officers of the Ashantee Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commanding Officers of the Ashantee Expedition)

The Entrance to the French National Assembly on 5 November (engraving)
1621057 The Entrance to the French National Assembly on 5 November (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bonfire (engraving)
3634701 The Bonfire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bonfire. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1873. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

1849, A prospect of the 5th of November showing the Guys (engraving)
2809938 1849, A prospect of the 5th of November showing the Guys (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849, A prospect of the 5th of November showing the Guys)

Children choosing fireworks (colour litho)
3100072 Children choosing fireworks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children choosing fireworks. Signed H R.); © Look and Learn

The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving)
1100442 The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guy Fawkes, leader of the Gunpowder Plot, caught in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament, 5 November 1604
6337271 Guy Fawkes, leader of the Gunpowder Plot, caught in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament, 5 November 1604 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: Guy Fawkes)

The War in South Africa (b / w photo)
1599512 The War in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Fifth of November, 1895. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Fifth of November, 1895

Remember, remember the 5th of November!, 1853-56. Creator: John Dillwyn Llewelyn
Remember, remember the 5th of November!, 1853-56

Fireworks, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Fireworks, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Scene showing the capture of Guy Fawkes, c1605, (1802). Artist: F Deeres
Scene showing the capture of Guy Fawkes, c1605, (1802). Fawkes was captured by Sir Thomas Knevet and his attendants at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

Scene of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, (c1780). Showing figures outside the cellar beneath the House of Lords, in the Palace of Westminster

Guy Fawkes heading towards the cellar in the Palace of Westminster, London, 1605, (c1820). The cellar was packed with barrels of gunpowder intended to blow up James I in the House of Lords

Guy Fawkes or the 5th of November, 1834. Artist: G Rymer
Guy Fawkes or the 5th of November, 1834. Plate no.6 from London Scenes; view of a group of mischevious boys carrying Guy Fawkes on a chair in a London street on the 5th November

The Westminster canvass, 1784. Artist: William Dent
The Westminster canvass, 1784. Charles James Fox, as Guy Fawkes, being carried in a chair by his supporters Edward Hall and Sam House

Lambeth, London, c1850. Artist: W Read
View of a house in Lambeth, London, c1850; sometimes known as the residence of Guy Fawkes. The house was leased by Robert Catesby and used as a base

Children collecting pennies for the Guy, 1816

The Fifth of November 1611 (c1902). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

Guy Fawkes lantern, 17th century, (c1920). Lantern used by Fawkes in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume II, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Guy Fawkes Day, London, 1926-1927. Children with a homemade guy collecting money to buy fireworks. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

Guy Fawkes and Humphrey Chetham, 1605, (1841). Artist: George Cruikshank
Guy Fawkes and Humphrey Chetham Rescuing Father Oldcorne and Viviana Radcliffe from the Pursuivant, 1605, (1841). Illustration from Guy Fawkes, or the Gunpowder Treason: an Historical Romance

The Gunpowder Plotters, early 17th century, (1910). The conspirators, from a picture painted in 1606: Robert Winter, Christopher Wright, John Wright, Thomas Percy, Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby

James I, King of England and Scotland, 1860. Artist: WJ Edwards
James I, King of England and Scotland, 1860. James (1566-1625) became King of Scotland in 1567 and England in 1601. The son of Mary Queen of Scots

William Parker (Lord Monteagle), receiving letter of warning of the plot, 1605. Gunpowder Plot, Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I due

Arrest of Guy Fawkes in cellars of Parliament, 1605 (19th century). Gunpowder Plot, Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I due to open new

Guy Fawkes for 1859, 1859. Victor Emmanuel of Italy on the left, and Napoleon III on the right, preparing to burn Pope Pius IX on a bonfire

The Gunpowder Plot. Guy Fawkes interrogated by James I and his council in the kings bedchamber, Whitehall. Guy Fawkes, 1570 - 1606, aka Guido Fawkes

Siege and conquest of Hulst by the military forces under Frederik Hendrik of 28 September and 5 November 1645, a central plan of Hulst and the surrounding land with the encirclement

Flames from a bonfire

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"Remember, Remember the 5th of November: A Day of History and Celebration" On this day in history, we commemorate significant events that have shaped our world. From the capture of Guy Fawkes in 1605 to the Nihilist Trials in St Petersburg in 1880, November 5th holds a rich tapestry of stories. One iconic moment etched into our collective memory is the Gunpowder Plot. In 1605, Guy Fawkes and his fellow plotters attempted to blow up the British Parliament. Their arrest marked a turning point in preserving democracy and safeguarding our freedoms. As autumn leaves gently fall, we are reminded of John Everett Millais' masterpiece "Autumn Leaves. " Painted in 1856, it captures the melancholic beauty of nature's transition as we bid farewell to summer. Meanwhile, across continents and cultures, November 5th witnessed diverse events. The Japanese March on Niuchuang showcases determination and resilience while Commanding Officers of the Ashantee Expedition exemplify bravery during military campaigns. In Windsor Castle from Lower Court on Fifth of November—Fireworks (1776), we glimpse an enchanting spectacle illuminating the night sky. Fireworks symbolize celebration and joyous moments shared with loved ones. The Bonfire engraving evokes memories of community gatherings around roaring flames—a tradition deeply rooted in British culture where effigies are burned to mark historical events or figures. November Effigies by John Thomson provide glimpses into Victorian society's fascination with these symbolic displays. Whether depicting political figures or satirical representations, they reflect public sentiment at that time. Even within political arenas like The Entrance to French National Assembly on November 5th engraving or Farewell Banquet for Duke Cambridge given by Civil and Military Officials at War Office—we witness power dynamics shaping nations through diplomacy or grand gestures. Lastly but not leastly, let us remember those who faced their final moments on this day.