Remember, remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot..
On 5th November 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. He was part of a plot to blow up the building when the King and the Members of Parliament were there.
Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government. He was sentenced to death by the most horrible form of execution. He was to be hung ,drawn and quartered - which showed the serious nature of the crime of treason.
When the news of the plot and the threat to the king became public, bonfires were lit all through the country to celebrate the king’s safety. This was continued on the anniversary to emphasise the seriousness of the crime of treason. Another tradition was for children to stuff clothing with straw to look like a man (Guy Fawkes).
The "celebrations" are fun for many, but usually not for those with animals. We've (touch wood) been lucky with our horses being sensible but it has been a while since we've had a young 'un. It was drizzly yesterday which I think helped take the edge off things.
Eden and Splash were in the house dam paddock and as those letting off fireworks were on the other side of the road, they were quite sheltered from the lights. There wasn't much in the way of huge booms (it was noisier during duck shooting season). When the fireworks started I checked on Layla and Bella - they were in the front paddock. They were happy to come in to the yard as I had haynets set up for them. Layla couldn't have cared less about the fireworks and Bella was a little alert, but not panicked.
