For 400 years, since 1605, bonfires have burned on Novemeber 5th to mark the failed Gunpowder Plot.
Watch this video with subtitles to know more about the history:
Monday, November 5, 2012
Bonfire Night: 5th of November
On the night of Novemeber 5th, throughout Britain, there is a commemoration of the capture of Guy Fawkes, who tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament (where the Big Ben is) in London. People celebrate it with fireworks, bonfires and burning a dummy of Guy.
For 400 years, since 1605, bonfires have burned on Novemeber 5th to mark the failed Gunpowder Plot.
Watch this video with subtitles to know more about the history:
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For 400 years, since 1605, bonfires have burned on Novemeber 5th to mark the failed Gunpowder Plot.
Watch this video with subtitles to know more about the history:
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