Gunpowder Plot
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| Date | 5 November 1605 |
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| Location | London, England |
The Gunpowder Plot was an attempt to blow up the UK parliament. It was compulsory to observe it in the UK until 1859.[1]
Official narrative
Guy Fawkes tried to destroy the UK parliament by igniting kegs of gunpowder underneath the UK parliament.
Concerns
The official narrative has raised numerous concerns.[1]
Cultural references
In the UK bonfires are lit on November 5, and effigies of Guy Fawkes are often thrown upon it.
The film V for Vendetta references the plot.
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