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The Gunpowder Plot is celebrated each year in the UK on 5 November, also known as ‘Guy Fawkes Night’. But what actually happened is far more complex than the actions of a group of men who wanted to blow up Parliament. It’s important for students to understand the underlying issues between Protestants and Catholics, and to tackle not just the plot itself but to have a broader discussion on the reasons why it came into being, and its aftermath. The resources suggested here offer material on this topic that will engage students and teachers alike, which is key to understanding such a gloomy political event.