Gunpowder Plot

noun

an unsuccessful plot to kill King James I and the assembled Lords and Commons by blowing up Parliament, November 5, 1605, in revenge for the laws against Roman Catholics.

Gunpowder Plot

noun

the unsuccessful conspiracy to blow up James I and Parliament at Westminster on Nov 5, 1605 See also Guy Fawkes Day

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In a nod to the Gunpowder Plot of the 16th Century, the Yeomen of the Guard will conduct a ceremonial search for explosives.

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The company now runs two venues in London - one based on Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds and another retelling the story of The Gunpowder Plot.

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The company has previously produced immersive experiences including The Gunpowder Plot and The War of The Worlds.

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It is where some of those behind the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 took shelter and hid before they were caught.

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It's also a case of 17th Century "see it, say it, sword it", as the Yeoman of the Guard carry out a ceremonial search that remembers the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

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