Bonfire Night-Think 4th of July

We had a great night with the H family, celebrating Bonfire Night (hmmm, should we be celebrating the saving of the king and a great defeat of the Catholic cause:) Fireworks, rides, bonfire and plenty of treats.

November 1605, the infamous Gunpowder Plot took place in which some Catholics plotted to blow up the English Parliament and King James l, on the day set for the king to open Parliament. King James I was expected to be a positive force for Catholics, but wasn't. The story is remembered each 5th November when 'Guys' (for Guy Fawkes the most famous conspirator) are burned in a celebration known as "Bonfire Night".