Friday, 13 November 2009
Monday, 9 November 2009
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night
In 1605, thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Among them was Guy Fawkes, Britain's most notorious traitor.
After Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603, English Catholics who had been persecuted under her rule had hoped that her successor, James I, would be more tolerant of their religion. James I had, after all, had a Catholic mother. Unfortunately, James did not turn out to be more tolerant than Elizabeth and a number of young men, 13 to be exact, decided that violent action was the answer.
Do you want to know more about this tradition? Enter Woodlands Junior School web page and learn about this festivity: the History before the Day, Bonfire Night in England and fireworks.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Famous Landmarks
How many landmarks do you know all around the world? Try this British Council Games for Kids and guess it.
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
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