Fawkes Gallery
Guy Fawkes is an infamous figure in English history. He was a member of the Gunpowder Plot, a failed attempt to assassinate King James I of England in 1605
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Guy Fawkes is an infamous figure in English history. He was a member of the Gunpowder Plot, a failed attempt to assassinate King James I of England in 1605. The plot was devised by a group of Catholic conspirators, led by Robert Catesby, who sought to restore a Catholic monarch to the throne, born in York in 1570 and was educated at St Peter's School. He joined the Spanish army in 1593 and fought in the Netherlands, where he became a Catholic. He returned to England in 1603 and joined the Gunpowder Plot. On the night of November 5th, 1605, Fawkes was discovered in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder. He was arrested and tortured, and eventually confessed to his role in the plot. He was executed on January 31st, 1606. Fawkes has become a symbol of resistance and rebellion in England. Every year, on the 5th of November, bonfires are lit and fireworks are set off in his memory. The Guy Fawkes mask, which has become popular in recent years, is based on a sketch of him from 1605. Fawkes' legacy is a reminder of the power of political dissent and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. His story is a reminder that even in the face of overwhelming odds, one person can make a difference.