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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Deborah Summers, politics editor

Remember, remember the 5th of November

A portrait of Guy Fawkes during his time in captivity
A portrait of Guy Fawkes during his time in captivity. Photograph: PA

With all the razzmatazz going on the other side of the pond, it's is easy to forget that today is bonfire night in the UK.

The Parliament website has a nice interactive explaining the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and his mates tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill the King.

Be warned - it's a grisly, bloody tale of wars, murder, secrets and lies...

And here's one we made...

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