The Catholic conspirator jumped or fell from the gallows on this day in 1606, breaking his neck before the executioner could ...
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House was 'perfect place' to hatch Gunpowder PlotThe plan, which came close to blowing up the Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605, was hatched by a group of radical Catholic conspirators at the family home of leading plotter Robert Catesby.
The instigator of the Plot was Robert Catesby. He was a charismatic soul who attracted many loyal friends. He also had a strong Catholic faith. There were tensions between Catholics and ...
The leader of the Plot was Robert Catesby. The man in charge of blowing up Parliament was Guy Fawkes. I look forward to the 5th of November every year. Fireworks, bonfires…oooo, toffee apples!
The story of the hunt for the men behind the Gunpowder Plot, as Robert Catesby, Thomas Wintour and Thomas Percy desperately sought to ignite a Catholic rebellion.
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