Bonfire Night

[Paddy1]

i would just like to wish every1 who celebrates bonfire night a good time tonight, or through the weekend.

Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes
'Twas his intent
To blow up the king and the parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow.
By God's providence he was catched
With a dark lantern and burning match.

 

[Paddy1]

sorry, for those of you which don't no wot bonfire night is:

Words of "Remember Remember" refer to Guy Fawkes with origins in 17th century English history. On the 5th November 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government. He was tried by Judge Popham who came to London specifically for the trial from his country manor Littlecote House in Hungerford, Gloucestershire. Fawkes was sentenced to death and the form of the execution was one of the most horrendous ever practised (hung ,drawn and quartered) This reflected the serious nature of the crime of treason. This nursery rhyme ensured that this crime would never be forgotten hence the words " Remember , remember the 5th of November" The poem is sometimes referred to as 'Please to remember the fifth of November'. It serves as a warning to each new generation that treason will never be forgotten. In England the 5th of November is still commemorated each year with fireworks and bonfires culminating with the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes (the guy). The 'guys' are made by children by filling old clothes with crumpled newspapers to look like a man. Tradition allows British children to display their 'guys' to passers-by and asking for " A penny for the guy".

 

[Luckycat1]

The Plot was Served up by James Stewart!

During the whole of the year 1604, the land of England and it’s monarchy flourished both at home and abroad in a most plentiful peace, sustained by the two strong pillars of good government, piety and justice.
With no foreign problems immediately ensuing, nor domestic discontentment evident, it occaisoned that upon a Thursday, his Royal Highness, James Stewart, Soverign King of England, returned from a fortnight of hunting at Royston to attend the opening of Parliament ten days hence. The opening of which had been delayed in part owing to the Kings desire to take advantage of the excellent weather experienced that season....

(a quote from MY book about Guy Fawkes)

Meow................BOOM!!!

 

[sole seeker1]

thanks guys, for your attempt to bring a little culture, a little learning to the forum. Your thoughfulness chokes me up and brings a tear to my eye...
(*brrr-ap-ap-ap!*) Oh wait - it was just gas. Never mind 😉

(Actually, I really did enjoy the historical note.)

 

[Paddy1]

thnx 4 that its nice to no som1 enjoyed it 😛

i had a blast at the local pub's bonfire, and ate toffee apples till i couldn't get up >.<

 

[Ticklish14u1]

I just saw this post.. lol I KNOW I'm a number of days late, but glad you had a good Guy Fawkes day Paddy. I've always been intrigued by British culture and history,including the story of Guy Fawkes

LOL on that day I was still in mourning for the mess of the Yankee election! 😉