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Victorian scrap - Guy Fawkes
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Victorian scrap - Guy Fawkes
Victorian scrap - Guy Fawkes and two of his co-conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot, 1605.
late 19th century
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This evocative Victorian scrap print captures the treacherous moment of Guy Fawkes and two of his co-conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The image, dating from the late 19th century, portrays the three men huddled together, deep in conversation as they plan their dangerous scheme. The setting is the dark and ominous night, with the dimly lit houses of London in the background, and the looming silhouette of Parliament and Westminster Abbey in the distance. The men's costumes, complete with hoods and cloaks, add to the sense of intrigue and secrecy. Guy Fawkes, the most famous of the conspirators, is depicted in the center, his face obscured by his hood. He clutches a bundle of papers, likely containing the details of their plot to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I. To his left, Robert Catesby, the mastermind behind the plot, looks intently at Fawkes, his expression serious and determined. On the right, Thomas Percy, another conspirator, leans in, listening intently to their discussion. The Gunpowder Plot was a real and very dangerous conspiracy that threatened the safety of the English monarchy and the stability of the country. The discovery of the plot on November 5, 1605, led to the arrest of the conspirators and the execution of several key figures, including Fawkes. This chilling print serves as a reminder of the danger and intrigue that once surrounded the streets of London and the halls of power in the 17th century.
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