Remember, remember the fifth of November…………..

Why should we remember the fifth of November? The rhyme which starts “Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot…….”  has a variety of endings. All entreat us to remember  when there was a failed attempt to blow up parliament. The fifth of November The date is a celebration, going all the way back to the … More Remember, remember the fifth of November…………..

Bonfire Night

Although the religious aspects have been blurred over time, and it is no longer seen as a day of thanksgiving, “Bonfire Night” is still a national celebration in the United Kingdom. How did it start? Originally it was a celebration marking thwarting the plot to blow up parliament. Bonfires were lit across London and this custom … More Bonfire Night