Carrying a puppet of Guy Fawkes to burn him

Carrying a puppet of Guy Fawkes to burn him

Remember, remember the fifth of November… reposting last year’s post about

Guy Fawkes’ Day

This post considers which side we should really be taking – Guy Fawkes’ side or the King’s? though this year, in light of the suspense around the US election, we’re just hoping nothing gets blown up.

If you’re thinking of it as Fireworks Day, here’s our post on the history of fireworks and gunpowder, starting in ancient China:

Fireworks and gunpowder

Fireworks and a Chinese dragon

Fireworks