Every 5th of November, Brits observe Guy Fawkes Night.
Guy Fawkes participated in a failed attempt to assassinate King James I by blowing up the House of Lords, on the 5th of November, 1605. That night, citizens lit bonfires all over London to celebrate the King's survival.
Fawkes' failure continues to be celebrated each year by lighting bonfires, setting off fireworks, and generally having a good time.
We joined the festivities at The Rose Inn, in Wickhambreaux. It was fantastic.
PS: In case you're curious how it went down...
Fawkes was in charge of the gunpowder part of the plan. So, when the House of Lords was searched that night—they'd got an anonymous warning letter—he was found guarding 36 barrels of it, and arrested. He was later convicted and sentenced to be hanged, drawn, and quartered. Ouch.
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