Fawkes Collection (page 5)

GUY FAWKES (1570-1606). Fawkes (third from right) and the Gunpowder Plot conspirators. Etching, 1605

Guy Fawkes reprimands trespasser
A life-like effigy of the famous Gunpowder Plot conspirator reprimands a schoolboy who has trespassed, having climbed a ladder over a fence to take fruit from the store shed

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Mr Guy Fox
Mr Guy Fox - Lantern House, Underhand. Seated, holding a book and with a quill behind his ear - but a more famous figure is cast upon his wall...could that be Guy Fawkes with lantern

Guy Fawkes by John Hassall
A group of young boys put together a bonfire and a guy to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night

Guy Fawkes House
The home of Guy (Guido) Fawkes, a Catholic conspirator who was detected while attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament

An illustration of two children pushing a Guy Fawkes
Colour illustration of two children; one boy pushing a pram with Guy and another boy carrying fireworks in preparation for Bonfire Night

The Crew of HMS Alert Burning Guy Fawkes, November 1875
Engraving showing the crew of HMS Alert burning a Guy Fawkes, during the British Arctic Expedition, 5th November 1875. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two

The Kaiser as Guy Fawkes
November 5th at the front: a Guy Fawkes in the guise of Kaiser Wilhelm II

Guy Fawkes Procession
The Guy is carried in procession, while the carriers beg A penny for the Guy !

1868 / Disraeli Paints
New Guy Fawkes; or Dizzys chef-d oeuvre. Disraeli depicts Gladstone as Guy Fawkes

Landing the Powder
GUY FAWKES Fawkes and Catesby unload the barrels of gunpowder under cover of night

Burning the Guy / 1848
A large group of boys gather around the bonfire to watch their guy, which has been suspended from a tree, disappear in the flames

GUY FAWKES
A man puts the finishing touches to a rather garish Guy, for a London hospital

Children with their Guy
Children parade their guy through the streets : note its hat - an attempt to mimic the papal tiara, a sign of the surviving anti-papal significance of the tradition

Conspirators Gunpowder
The Conspirators

Explosion at Holbeach
GUY FAWKES The explosion at Holbeach causes chaos

Fawkes and Radcliff
GUY FAWKES Fawkes prevents Sir William Radcliff from joining the conspiracy

Guy Fawkes Discovered
Guy Fawkes is discovered in the vaults under Parliament house and is apprehended Date: 1605

Hy Percy Northumberland
HENRY PERCY, earl of NORTHUMBERLAND, statesman, imprisoned in the Tower for 15 years on suspicion of being involved in the Gunpowder plot - with his autograph

Carrying the Guy
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!

Pyne - Guy Fawkes
GUY FAWKES The effigy of this dastardly Catholic conspirator is still carted about the streets, to remind patriotic Britons of the Popes evil intentions

Decorating / Guy / Iln
Children decorating their guy

Fawkes Caught in Time
Guy Fawkes is caught red- handed in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament

Fenian Guy Fawkes, 1867
The Fenian Guy Fawkes - sitting on a keg of gunpowder ready to explode

Gunpowder / Lays Explosive
Guy Fawkes lays the train of gunpowder under the House of Lords

Guy Fawkes Arrested
Guy Fawkes arrested as he lays the gunpowder underneath the House of Lords

Fawkes Lays Gunpowder
Guy Fawkes lays the gunpowder underneath the House of Lords

Gunpowder / Interrogation
Guy Fawkes is interrogated by James I and his council

Gunpowder / Escape Attempt
The conspirators attempt to escape from Holbeach. Percy and Catesby are slain

Boys-Penny for the Guy
Boys preparing a guy for fireworks night

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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.