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Originally Posted by mobertol
The Gunpowder Plot was led by Robert Catesby aided by his two Catholic friends Guido Fawkes and John Wright who wanted to get rid of the protestant King (religion rears it's head again!)
Guy Fawkes night has a nice ring to it - Catesby night is a bit of a damp squib... 
"Remember, remember the fifth of November.
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot.
I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot." |
Well actually I do remember that, because I was taught it at school, although kids today may know who Guy the fall Guy was, bet not too many can name Robert Catesby or John Wright as his co-conspirators