Fawkes Collection

Cut-away Diagram of the Tower of London, 1913
Cut-away illustration showing a number of the rooms of the Tower of London, including the Chapel of St. John, the Armouries and the cells of Guy Fawkes, Sir Thomas More and Sir Walter Raleigh

The Capture Of Guy Fawkes, 1605, (c1850). Fawkes was an English conspirator who attempted to blow up the houses of Parliament on November 5th

Gunpowder Plot Conspirators
The Gunpowder Plot - The Conspirators, including Guido (Guy) Fawkes and Robert Catesby. Date: 1605

Fifth of November
Please to remember the fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason plot; I see no reason why Gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot. A stick and a stake for Victorias sake!

Gunpowder Plot 1605
The Conspirators

Gunpowder Letter Betrays
The conspirators and the letter sent to Lord Monteagle which led to their discovery

Guy Fawkes Carnival
Carnival with fireworks on November Fifth at Bridgwater, Somerset

1605 Conspirators
GUY FAWKES - English gunpowder plotter with fellow conspirators

November the Fifth, Bonfire Night in Lewes, Sussex
November the Fifth, Bonfire Night in the High Street, Lewes, Sussex. 1892

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters, 1605. Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I due to open new session

The Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes and conspirators
Early 19th century impression of the main protagonists in the conspiracy to blow up Parliament in 1605. From left, Tesmond, Garnet, T. Percy, Catesby, I. Wright, Guy Fawkes, I

GUNPOWDER PLOT, 1605. Guy Fawkes (1570-1606) being interrogated by King James I and his council in the Kings bedchamber at Whitehall

GUY FAWKES (1570-1606). English conspirator. Guy Fawkes laying the train of gunpowder under the House of Lords in London, England, November 1605. Etching by George Cruikshank, 19th century

Batgers Fireworks crackers box label
Bright and colourful label for a box of Batgers fireworks crackers depicting a spectacular firework display over a town by a river

Gunpowder / Conspirators
The conspirators (Guy Fawkes is number 6)

Gunpowder / Discovery
Guy Fawkes is discovered under the House of Lords

Guy Fawkes / Tar Barrel
Rolling a tar barrel on November 5th at Brighton

Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy

GUY FAWKES (1570-1606). English conspirator. Guy Fawkes laying the train of gunpowder under the House of Lords, November 1605. Etching by George Cruikshank, 19th century

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Woodcut from an 1726 advertisement

Fireworks Factory
Women from Brooks fireworks factory, one of the oldest British fireworks companies, show off a selection of their huge rockets and catherine wheels!

Fawkes Detected
Guy Fawkes, detected by Suffolk, pretends to be a servant

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Contemporary copper engraving

Isaac Fawkes, the Slight of Hand Ma
Undated hand coloured engraving of Isaac Fawkes, the " Slight of Hand Man", and enlargement of acrobats from Bartholomew Fair print. HPG/8/2/1 (xli)"

Parading the Guy
Boys parade their Guy - - if all gave a penny, I wonder how many Wheels, crackers and squibs They ll be able to buy ?

Boys with Fireworks
Five boys celebrate Guy Fawkes Day with sparklers - but one, more careless than his companions, has got a spark in his eye

Guy Fawkes Gunpowder
GUY FAWKES - English conspirator and gunpowder plotter

Gunpowder Plot, Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I was
530261 Gunpowder Plot, Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I was due to open a new session

Gunpowder Plot, Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I was
530262 Gunpowder Plot, Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I was due to open new session. Arrest of Guy Fawkes in cellars of Parliament

Medal Commemorating the Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, (1904). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Guy Fawkes, leader of the Gunpowder Plot, caught in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament, 5 November 1604. William Parker, Baron Monteagle, and Theophilus Howard, Earl of Suffolk

Sir Walter Raleigh laying his cape over a puddle for Queen Elizabeth I at Greenwich. She wears a bonnet, huge lace ruff collar, puff sleeves and hoop dress

Guy Fawkes Day From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s Chromolithography By Emrik & Binger Of

Former Old Lion Inn - the Gunpowder Plot House, Dunchurch
The former Old Lion Inn, also known as the Gunpowder Plot House, Dunchurch, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

Red Hall, Bourne, where Gunpowder Plot was hatched
Red Hall, Bourne, Lincolnshire, where the Gunpowder Plot was hatched Date: 1905

Guy Fawkes's Lantern

Guy Fawkes Night, Tricentenary, 1905 Date: 1905

Members of the Gunpowder Treason plot. Date: 5th November 1605

DDE-90025867
Upper Ebor Falls, Guy Fawkes River National Park, Waterfall Way, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

DDE-90025866
Australia, New South Wales, Lower Ebor Falls, Guy Fawkes River National Park, Waterfall Way Date: 02/02/2006

Picture Alphabet (colour litho)
2817247 Picture Alphabet (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet)

Man in costume, reminiscent Guy Fawkes
Man in costume, reminiscent of Guy Fawkes Date: late 16th century

Art students protest about Lord Leverhulme
Art students in London protest against Lord Leverhulme who had returned a portrait of himself by Augustus John to the artist with the head cut out

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market. Children begging with an effigy of Guy Fawkes on 5 November 39, men bringing a patient on a stretcher into St

The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and the Blue-Coat School or Christs Hospital. View of the Bank of England 33, the dome of St Pauls Cathedral 34, and the Blue-Coat School for orphans 35

The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes. Boy chased by an angry bull near Smithfield market 36, dustman with horse-drawn cart removing rubbish 37

Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season -- a satirical comment on the Liberal Party threat to the Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli

JMW Turner, caricature by Hawkesworth Fawkes
Joseph Mallord William Turner, English artist, caricature from life by Hawkesworth Fawkes. 19th century

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"Fawkes: Unmasking the Infamous Gunpowder Plot Conspirator" Step back in time to the year 1605, where a group of daring individuals plotted an audacious act that would forever be etched in history. Among them was Guy Fawkes, whose name has become synonymous with rebellion and intrigue. In this captivating image titled "The Capture of Guy Fawkes, " we witness the pivotal moment when Fawkes's treacherous plans were foiled. The intensity on his face reveals the weight of his failed mission to blow up the Houses of Parliament on November the Fifth. Centuries later, communities across England commemorate this event with vibrant celebrations known as Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Carnival. Lewes, Sussex stands out as a beacon for these festivities, engulfed in fiery bonfires and dazzling fireworks that light up the night sky. But who were these 1605 conspirators? Delve into their world through historical accounts and immerse yourself in their dangerous game. The infamous Gunpowder Letter betrays their intentions, exposing their sinister plot to overthrow King James I and restore Catholic rule. As you explore further, discover a cut-away diagram showcasing one of London's most iconic landmarks - The Tower of London. This fortress-turned-prison witnessed countless interrogations like that between King James I and Guy Fawkes himself. Such encounters shaped destiny within its walls. Let us not forget that behind every tale lies multiple perspectives; some view these conspirators as heroes fighting against religious persecution while others see them as traitors threatening stability. History remains divided on how to remember those fateful events from 1605. So next time you encounter a mask adorned with an eerie smile resembling Guy Fawkes' visage or hear echoes of fireworks illuminating November skies, pause for a moment to reflect upon this enigmatic figure who dared challenge authority centuries ago - forever immortalized as Fawkes, the face of rebellion.