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The gunpowder plot: everything you wanted to know

History Extra podcast

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This chapter explores the historical significance of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a conspiracy to assassinate the King and Parliament. It examines the motivations of the plotters and the lasting impact on Protestant-Catholic relations, along with the event's influence on modern Bonfire Night traditions in Britain.

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