a conspiracy in 1605 in England to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England; led by Guy Fawkes
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gunpowder plot::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | cabal, conspiracy |
Examples of gunpowder plot
gunpowder plot
The protest was held on November 5, to coincide with the failed 1605 gunpowder plot to blow up the House of Lords.
From the sacbee.com
The tradition started early in the 17th century but it was effigies of the Pope which were burned at first to mark the gunpowder plot.
From the newsshopper.co.uk
On 26 October 1605, while sitting at supper at Hoxton, he received a letter warning of the gunpowder plot, perhaps written by Sir Francis Tresham.
From the en.wikipedia.org
He told Gemma and me of a conspiracy theory suggesting that New Buckenham Castle, then owned by the Knyvet family, was where the gunpowder plot was born.
From the guardian.co.uk
It was a Parihaka moment complete with the villains and explosives of Guy Fawkes, along with a relevance the old gunpowder plot never really had down here in the South Pacific.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Gunpowder, treason and plot often make for good books and should provide us with an excellent subject.
From the guardian.co.uk
Thanks to the mnemonic power of poetry, I can't think about November without remembering gunpowder, treason and plot.
From the guardian.co.uk
The links to gunpowder, treason and plot can be as tenuous as you like, so long as you can make a good enough case.
From the guardian.co.uk
Fireworks are no longer just associated with gunpowder, treason and plot on November 5 but throughout the year says Mr Christie.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
