Gunpowder, treason and plot

Along with nature's changing colours, clocks going back and harvest festivals, autumn also brings with it Guy Fawkes Night...

The infamous Fawkes plotted to blow up the Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605. As the River Thames flowed past, winding its way through the capital, Fawkes hid barrels of gunpowder in the hope of killing King James and other heirs to the throne.

The plot was exposed in the early hours of the morning and that same day, Londoners lit bonfires to commemorate the rumbled plan and so Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night, was born.

Remember, remember the 5th of November
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot.
I see no reason, why gunpowder treason
should ever be forgot!

Follow the gunpowder trail to discover which waterside attractions played a part in the infamous plot to blow up the houses of Parliament...

Houses of Parliament
The scene of the crime was saved by a tip off from one of the conspirators. Read more about the Houses of Parliament

Tower of London
The gunpowder found under the House of Lords was sent to the Tower after its grim discovery, followed closely by Guy Fawkes and his fellow plotters. Read more about the Tower of London

Coughton Court
This stunning Tudor house was once home to the Throckmorton family, to which four of the plotters belonged. Sadly, they used their family home to discuss and develop their plan to commit treason. Read more about Coughton Court

Hatfield House
he house was built by the 'hero of the hour', Robert Cecil, who discovered and put a halt to the Gunpowder Plot. Read more about Hatfield House