2: Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot
November 7, 2019
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Gear up for Round 2 and get your stomach and your ears ready! Rose decided to stick to the historical theme we set in our first episode and she's taking us all the way back to the 17th century! Bring your appetite, because Chelsea starts off by telling Rose all about an American industrial-style brewery while she drinks one of their specialty craft beers. In honor of Guy Fawkes Night, Rose tells Chelsea all about the tension between the Catholics and Protestants that led to the infamous Gunpowder Plot. She then heads off to discuss the lasting cultural influence of the plot and some popular films and TV shows inspired by Guy Fawkes. So join us as we remember, remember the Fifth of November! We hope you enjoy!
WARNING: Case images may be disturbing.
Robert Catesby Born: around 3 March 1572 Died: 8 November 1605 Aged: 32/33 Role in Plot: Leader
John and Christopher Wright Born: January 1568 (John); 1570 (Christopher) Died: 8 November 1605 Aged: 37 (John) and 34/35 (Christopher) Role in Plot: Original Plotter (John)
Robert and Thomas Wintour Born: 1568 (Robert); 1571-72 (Thomas) Died: 30 January 1606 (Robert); 31 January 1606 (Thomas) Aged: 37/38 (Robert) and 33/35 (Thomas) Role in Plot: Original Plotter (Thomas)
Thomas Percy Born: 1560 Died: 8 November 1605 Aged: 44/45 Role in Plot: Logistics/Original Plotter
Robert Keyes (no image available) Born: 1565 Died: 31 January 1606 Aged: 40/41 Role in Plot: Guarding the explosives
Thomas Bates Born: 1567 Died: 30 January 1606 Aged: 38/39 Role in Plot: Robert Catesby’s retainer
John Grant Born: 1570 Died: 30 January 1606 Aged: 35/36 Role in Plot: Uprising
Ambrose Rookwood Born: 1578 Died: 31 January 1606 Aged: 27/28 Role in Plot: Uprising
Sir Everard Digby Born: 1578 Died: 30 January 1606 Aged: 27/28 Role in Plot: Uprising
Francis Tresham Born: 1567 Died: 23 December 1605 Aged: 37/38 Role in Plot: Funding
Guy Fawkes Born: 13 April 1570 Died: 31 January 1606 Aged: 35 Role in Plot: Explosives
The Bonfire Prayer "Remember, remember the Fifth of November, The Gunpowder Treason and Plot, I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t'was his intent To blow up the King and Parli'ment. Three-score barrels of powder below, Poor old England to overthrow; By God's providence he was catch'd (or by God's mercy*) With a dark lantern and burning match. Holla boys, Holla boys, let the bells ring. Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King! And what should we do with him? Burn him!"
Resources
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Epic Rap Battle (2019). Guy Fawkes vs Che Guevara: Epic Rap Battles of History. [video] Available here. [Accessed 26 Oct. 2019].
HISTORY. (2019). Gunpowder Plot. [online] Available here. [Accessed 27 Oct. 2019].
Movieclips Classic Trailers (2013). V for Vendetta (2005) Official Trailer #1 - Sci-Fi Thriller HD. [video] Available here. [Accessed 27 Oct. 2019].
Wikipedia. (2019). Gunpowder Plot. [online] Available here. [Accessed 21 Oct. 2019].
Wikipedia (2019). Guy Fawkes Night. [online] Available here. [Accessed 27 Oct. 2019].
Yigit Soncul, S. (2014). From Screens to Streets: The Dissemination of Guy Fawkes Image in Physical and Living Media. Between Journal, [online] 4(7), pp.1-7. Available here. [Accessed 21 Oct. 2019].
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