I thought he was the last man to enter the house of parliament with HONEST intention. Several have entered with good intentions, before they got corrupted!
Crikey what another superb documentary from Chris. The BBC made a great 3 part series a number of years ago. The actor who played Guy Fawkes is the same actor who played Jon Snowe in Game of Thrones. When he was doing research on his role as Guy Fawkes it turns our he was actually a descendant of him! I remember years ago when doing a historic tour of London's famous sites our tour guide who obviously had no political or religious allegiance said of Guy Fawkes "He was probably the only honest person to ever have set foot in parliament". The laughter from his audience rang out so loudly amongst the historic environment. Even as I post this I am laughing.
Sir, as an American I enjoy your videos very much. I remember reading about this when I was a young man in high school way back in about 1965, or 1966 in a world history class that I took. I have always been interested in history. I think that your videos are most informative and very interesting. Thank you so very much for your videos and the time and effort that you take to present them.
@@TheHistoryChap Sir, I truly enjoy your videos. There is a man here in America that calls himself THE HISTORY GUY. I find that you both present the most interesting videos of history. I've always enjoyed history from an early age. I'm 72 now and find that history in all of its forms is very important to be preserved and passed down to the younger generations of our planet. I look forward to your new (and past )videos. Children in today's world need to be taught history in ALL its forms. This old YANK thanks you .
One of most interesting thing that I have learned from my work with St. Eustacius and St. Thomas with respect to the American Colonial revolution in 1775 is the difficulty of getting gunpowder. I had no idea of how difficult it was to make or get the stuff, even with the British blockade. AND, shipping the gunpowder over water in merchant sail craft, hundreds of tons at a time! Imagine being a captain or any sailor on that boat. No smoking, I’d hope. A great video.
I have heard most of your stories before but you have a wonderful way of telling them. Brings new life to history and I much appreciate your hard work and talents
Guy Fawkes was christened in the church which is next to York Minster, there are blue plaques in the city commemorating this & where he lived. Thanks Chris, as always you hit the nail on the head! Your enthusiasm keeps us enthralled in the stories from history, another must watch video 👍
He was educated at St Peter's, York - which does not celebrate Bonfire Night because, as a former headmaster used to put it, he didn't want to commemorate failure.
Thank you, I enjoyed your story very much. You might consider the story of the two stokers who managed to destroy the Houses of Parliament where Fawkes failed. Take care.
Amazing detail about this event in our history. Perhaps a tale about Westminster Palace itself. I find it fascinating that it was also a place of commerce which allowed this to take place. Amazing story well told.
Thank you for another fascinating episode in history. Family legend has it that we are descended from Christopher Wright, so it is great to hear the story with the detail and background it deserves.
Fantastic!...I just love the history of England which you explain so elegantly well. I am looking forward to your next enthusiastic presentation on the past.
I can remember being taught this as a thirteen year old at school. Then I was bored. I wish my History teacher had had some of your breathless enthusiasm in his delivery style as I would have remembered more of the details!
Ok, you said it right at the end. I thought you might miss it. That was a great rendition of the Gunpowder Plot and I didn't expect anything less. Thanks for the great History. was looking for some extras and you didn't disappoint. Thanks again Chris.
Thank you Sir for producing another brilliant video. Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators for all their elaborate planning. Did not have a chance of success even if they manage blow up parliament and king. And as usual Sir you answered all possibilities. Kudos and bravo. Well done indeed.
Sir, the story of Gunpowder plot presented by you, is the best and most informative. Gunpowder plot is somewhat my 'hobby horse' and I have to say that no sufficient detail of the event was missing. I was lucky enough to spend overnight at Coombe Abbey, where I found out about Princess Elizabeth who had been living there from 1603 till 1608. So, once again, thank you so much - you are extremely knowledgeable person.
It's interesting that today in the UK on any Sunday there are more Catholics in church than Protestants. Many of these are Polish but I think you downplay the extent of Catholic sentiment at the time. Were they ready to take up arms? No but the number of English Catholics today speaks to their numbers in the 17th century. A great video as usual.
i think you will find that the catholic numbers swelled in the 18th century when the irish came over...you can get a better idea of catholic numbers from the schools in any given area. i live in north manchester and went secondary school(78-83) and there was one catholic high school and 4 C of E /state schools serving the same area and when they built my estate theres one catholic primary and 2 C of E/state schools. hope that helps,plus the facts are most of us who went/go to state schools,rarely,if at all outside weddings and funerals, step foot in a church. imo
Although I have known the basics of the story for many years it was interesting to hear the full context for one of the most famous 'incidents ' in our rich history
Thanks Chris, another brilliant story, and one that I knew very little of. My decision not to take history in high school has left me madly catching up. And your videos are brilliant for that, cheers
Great channel 👍 I love telling history stories to my class and I check my facts with you and get new stuff. I visited Brecon Museum after watching your Zulu content. Thanks HC! Might do Gunpowder Plot in assembly… but perhaps not in so much detail of course 👍
At 09:29 I was examining the family tree. At the top you mention Sir Richard Throckmorton. This was actually Sir Robert Throckmorton. All of the top row of conspirators appear in my extended family tree too. I also have Thomas Percy from the bottom row, and though I've yet to fit them in, I have the Tyrrwhitt family so will also claim Robert Keyes and Ambrose Rockwood if I can fit them in. All personal links to history, which is why I love genealogy.
A point about that priest-hole. A lot of old buildings (16th century and earlier) in Britain have secret hiding spots which exist due to Henry VIII and his persecution of the monasteries. A few more exist from the 18th century during the Civil War (one of many but it's the one we give a The to). The purpose is in the name, these were compartments, rooms or tunnels for persecuted clergy and later royalists to hide in and evade capture. The really lucky royalists during The Civil War had the use of castles, many of which are tragically spited. Corfe Castle in Dorset is a wonderous example of a royalist castle spited by the Parliamentarians, it was destroyed by gunpowder and the enormous chunks of masonry settled upon the hill give a stark and bone-chilling snapshot as to the immense power of such a simple mixture of 4 parts Carbon (charcoal), 2 parts Sulphur and 1 part Saltpetre mixed in wooden casks with wooden balls to help the mixture. No metal was used as this might lead to sparks and the very sudden disappearance of the entire building and occupants therein.
Kia Ora Chris. With reference to the attack on Coventry, November 14th, 1940. I was taken to Coventry Cathedral as a child with my Mum and Dad on the way to Scotland for a holiday. To be honest, at the age of 8, living in Oxford, it didn't really mean that much. But now, as a near 60-year-old, it means a lot more. I have two questions for you Sir. Why did Hitler not have any "heavy" bombers to speak of? And why was Oxford not bombed? With reference to the Cowley works? Thank you for some great Videos.
Russ, thanks for your kind words about the video. Not sure why Oxford wasn't bombed seeing as the Cowley Works were there. They did target cultural cities such as Norwich, Canterbury & Exeter.
@@philvanderlaan5942 Really? They just wanted to replace the bigoted morons in power, with a similar bunch wearing a different football shirt. Bloody Mary executed more people than the Spanish Inquisition. One lot were as bad as the other.
Hi Chris, thanks for another wonderful history lesson. The BBC should employ you to present some of their history programs. You present your UA-cam content so well. Why have you not been poached yet?
@@TheHistoryChap "Thank you for taking the time to comment." I see you posting this to a lot of replies and very often it comes across as sarcastic, asif you are telling the poster to f-off with their smart-ass remarks. Once the heart is disconneced the person passes out within seconds and since there is no bloodflow at all anymore they are also dead a few seconds later. But think about it fora few seconds; you don't just cut out a heart, you first have to open the ribcage and the trauma of that alone will kill most people. In fact, cutting of the genitals would cause an amount of bleeding that would probably end most people. Anyway, the whole point of this punishment was to keep the victim alive as long as possible so they most definately did not start with the thing that kills them. Stop thanking people for comments you don't like, either just ignore them or issue a correction in a pinned post and save us all a lot of frustration.
When first conceived your entrails were meant to be burnt before your living eyes. The theory at that time was that this would prevent you entering into heaven.
Interesting that Lord Darnley was indeed blown up, but in his case survived & escaped as far as the adjoining orchard where he was caught up with and strangled… The Earl of Bothwell seems to have been a lovely man!
Now there’s a subject worthy of exploration! I once visited Stirling Castle and there remains a beautiful French-style window in the castle overlooking a garden. The guide related a story of Mr Bothwell having pushed somebody (I forget who) through the aforesaid window who, considerably worse for wear landed in the garden. When Bothwell was asked by guards what next, he suggested a further trip for the unfortunate, over the castle wall & down the cliff. A loveable chap indeed! Mind you, Darnley (thinking of Ricci’s murder) didn’t seem all that much better. Thanks for your channel - it goes without saying how greatly I enjoy it. Particularly the deft way that you explore seemingly well-known events & show them in a whole new light. More power to you!
Syphilitic Darnley ! See the " rough wooin' culture o' the times! Prior marital rape was a common solution! Perhaps better than Henry the 8th 's preference for axe jobs !
Very good description and i like your narration style. In regards to the plot. Though i dont agree with the method i have to admit it was a pretty daring plan. Time to go and get some fireworks. Have a great bonfire night everyone
As you would probably say, don't use a match to check the petrol. Me, being from the other side of the pond, am really glad you put this out? Still not sure if he was just the scapegoat, because all the others were dealt with, so I'm still kinda confused as to why just Guy Fawkes only is rememered.
I used to go out penny for the guy when I was a kid, we found that if we set up outside a tube/ subway station we would earn more money that way as more footfall.
I think “penny for the Guy” probably died out in the late 1970’s, early 1980’s. I remember doing it as a young child circa 1978 but since that time I’ve never seen it. Interestingly, a rather harrowing ad campaign in the 1980’s , that warned of the dangers of fireworks, may have somewhat contributed to the decline in the practise of people setting off fireworks in their gardens on Nov 5th. But that’s just my own speculation. In addition, the law regarding the use of fireworks on special occasions is often not understood. Many people in the UK actually believe that it’s illegal to set off fireworks on your own property. That’s actually not the case. Anyway. It’s a much loved tradition that I remember with fondness.
@@robinlee28 we did it outside Farringdon station and made a fortune in pennies back in 67/68/69 then carried on when we moved outside Turnpike Lane Tube station. That’s where the money was Tube stations especially on a Friday when people got paid. I agree with what you said I stopped doing it about mid 70’s had other money making ways like working on the milk rounds and paper delivery rounds.
Oh yes definitely i love history whether military or other wise and its good hearing from other historians like your self theres always something new to hear. A friend asked me about the story of the Sandringham company at gallipoli that vanished in ww1 if i knew anything about it i said i had a book about it and he was surprised i knew so its good to hear other different stories and responses...
Fawkes would not have understood the term anarchist. He considered himself a soldier of Rome for he accepted everything the Roman Church of his day said. Not even the Fifth Monarchy Men of the Civil War era would have understood the term anarchist.
Very interesting video just a shame most of yours are all so short, I watched this one as its more than 30 minutes most under that I aviod, I like to settle down & watch a documentary not have to chose another every 10/15 minutes😢
5th November in Australia when l was a kid was called cracker night,the name given to fireworks,crackers were set off and bonfires lit once the fire brigade turned up at our local paddock as our bonfires got abit out of control,no cracker night now as sale of fireworks banned
The photograph of the Royal Palace in Madrid is really superb, with the white walls reflecting the red light of the beatiful sunset over the mountains. But... That is the Royal Palace the Bourbons built in the 18th century over the ruins of the old palace of the Habsburgs, itself made modifying the old 9th century Moslem castle (in Spanish "alcazar", from the Arabic "al Qasr", from the Latin "castrum") the Caliph of al Andalus (Spain and Portugal) ordered to built over the Manzanares river to protect his subjects from the Northern Christian raiders. So now we only can dream of how the old fortress-palace was. Anyway, by 1605 the Spanish king was Philip III, who had handed over the government of his many kingdoms to his favourite, the duke of Lerma, the epitome of political corruption in Spain. By 1601 the duke had moved the king's court from Madrid to Valladolid, then a bigger town 100 miles North beyond the mountains. All the aristocrats, the government officials and every person making business or working for the Crown had to move after the court. And there, in Valladolid, the duke of Lerma had previously bought palaces and houses that all of them, even the king, had to buy whatever the price. So... What about Madrid? Madrid then wasn't such a big city as it is today, and suddenly became empty of people. But don't worry, because about 1603 the good duke of Lerma arrived to save such a difficult situation. He devised a private, in fact personal, investment plan on real state, buying every house, barn, shop, garden, orchard and little piece of land whose owner was eager, desperate to sell at any price because the demand have vanished 2 years ago and there was no prospect of new business. Even too cheap was better than nothing. And the duke helped those poor real state owners. Time passed, Fawkes went in and out of History (and life, poor Guy). And... Suddenly, in 1606 the duke of Lerma realised that those sunsets at Madrid were truly incomparable and in fact much needed, so he ordered that the court moved back to Madrid. Of course the same noble courtiers, civil and military officials, company owners and workers, etc. had to buy or rent again the same houses, barns, shops, gardens, orchards... to their new owner, the crafty duke of Lerma. (I truly meant he was the epitome of corruption, and this was not the worst thing he did to the Spanish people). Sadly, that magnificent photo of the current Royal Palace does not depict the dwelling of His Royal Majesty Philip III of Castile (and II of Portugal and Aragon and even V of Navarre) at Valladolid in 1605. It was a humbler palace, although not so ancient as the old "alcazar". And even sadder is that the red glare in the palace is not as red as the face of everyone knowing that the mischievous duke of Lerma was not punished or even removed from the government until 15 years later.
Great video, as usual. I read that the bonfire celebration was resurrected, after a long absence, to remind us what happens to would be plotters against our gov.com. Peace be unto you.
I know some might poo poo what I'm going to say, but you're welcome to debunk me with evidence. I read somewhere on the web (sorry, I can't remember where), though I would love to have bookmarked the page) that The Gunpowder Plot was a False Flag and the 'plotters' were accidentally discovered. I wonder, what was their intended outcome? A switch in royal ruler (religion), Government only rule, Rule of anarchy (reserch the 'old' meaning of 'anarchy', not the modern meaning). It would be very interesting to actually discover the true reason behind the gunpowder plot...
Just trawling UA-cam and found this video. My view is Cecil was no fool - trained by his father Sir Willian Cecil, from an early age he was usually a few moves ahead of most people. The spy ring he’d inherited from Sir Francis Walsingham - which he expanded - were experts in their various fields. James I was initially reluctant to continue the suppression of Catholics from Elizabeth I’s reign but he also needed to keep his Protestant English lords on side. Added to that his absolute belief in witchcraft and that any deformity was a sign of the devil he grew increasingly distrustful of Cecil - a hunchback. But he also recognised Cecil’s track record so, rather than dismissing him he demoted him to just an equal member of the Privy Council. So, to regain his pre-eminence and to convince James to adopt anti-Catholic policies while he was also negotiating a treaty with Catholic Spain he needed something big. It’s no coincidence that an undercroft suddenly became available and the coal merchant who had already signed a lease was “dissuaded” from taking up occupancy leaving it available for Percy to lease. When the handy letter addressed to Monteagle was brought to him - a letter which, to this day, no one knows who wrote it - he was smart enough to know telling James would just be seen as yet more of his anti-Catholic rhetoric. So he played James like a fiddle - pretending he didn’t understand what it could possibly mean and needing James’s brilliant mind to unravel the cryptic message. Did Cecil write the letter himself - or have it written? When Tresham was arrested he claimed he played no role in the plot - only to concealing it - and made no mention of the letter which “unconcealed” the plot. It’s perhaps one of life’s ironies that the only gunpowder explosion they managed to pull off was at Holbeche House and the only ones injured by it were Catesby and several of his fellow plotters.
A terminology topic. The last part the Anglican Church creed is: “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.” This meaning of catholic as in universal. If written with a capital C as Catholic refers to Roman Catholic. When spoken, have often thought when first used, it should be as Roman Catholic to avoid confusion. Should frequent use of catholic be better always phased as Roman Catholic?
As for the question "Should frequent use of catholic be better always phased as Roman Catholic?" - In my opinion it is not necessary, despite as you imply a lot of "Protestant" denominations (I'm using that term in the broadest possible sense) use the word catholic in the creed, and as Adam pointed out there are numerous rites in "Catholicism" which are not "Roman" Catholic. Given the number of people in the English speaking world today who are basically clueless when it comes to religion - it's generally understood "Catholic" refers to the Roman Catholic Church. Anyone referring to any of the other rites will generally specify to which non Roman Catholic church they refer. Any Protestants using the word catholic (meaning universal) in the Nicean Creed and knowing they're not Roman Catholic should already know what that word with the little "c" means.
It is a refreshing change to hear somebody clearly stating that the King was the target, and that this was for religious reasons. It gets rather tedious to continually have to listen to the notion that Guy Fawkes is somehow a symbol of anti-corruption, and that his sole aim was to bring justice to duplicitous politicians. I live in the N Yorkshire town of Knaresborough. 1 mile away is the village of Scotton. In Scotton you can drink at the pub,..."The Guy Fawkes". Although it is claimed that Fawkes was born in Stonegate, York, the people of Scotton KNOW that Fawkes was from Scotton. This is backed up by the fact that the local school, King James' School (1616), was founded on the orders of King James, because he wanted to ensure that the parish did not produce another Guy Fawkes. Difficult to know the real truth of any of this,.....(you try telling a Yorkshireman that he is wrong about anything). Any thoughts on this Mr Green? Oh, and as to terrorist or freedom-fighter.......although it is a title reserved for those of a different faith, religious fanatics who leave their own lands to fight a religious war in another country are Jihadi. Not entirely the correct label for Fawkes, but the closest to the spirit of it all in my humble opinion.
Great video, Chris. I guess this shows the dangers of following a charismatic idealist. One the one hand, they were very brave men. On the other hand, they were prepared to murder women and children. Terrorists or freedom fighters? Depends on your personal view. And let us not forget that a Catholic monarch would have inevitably led to repression and execution of Protestants. SO....They certainly weren't fighting for religious tolerance, but the obverse side of the repression they themselves had been suffering under. My verdict? Guilty as charged. Terrorists.
I heard of this celebration event during the research on different cultures, it is weird for foregners to see anglo people celebrating a dead terroist who tried blow parliment. It could of been English 1600s's 9/11 before USA if it does happen but i have notice that historical events has brought itself back.
How did catesby know about the letter? Who tipped him off about the tip off?! Btw I’m pathetically pedantic and faceless so I’m going to point out there’s 17 years between the armada and gunpowder plot
if they had managed to set it off then wouldn't there have been burning firewood coming down all over the place along with any human remains? a shocking thought
Ummm, Chris, you just skimmed over Queen Mary and the Catholic revival? “Bloody Mary”? Seems quite an important fact for understanding the Catholic oppression, most of which didn’t happen until after Mary
Three more conclusions, Chris: the anti-Catholic legislation later had a knock-on effect on others - mostly Quakers - who refused to take the oaths (sorted largely by Affirmation at the end of the c.17th); worth noting also that fear of creeping Catholicism was a factor in suspicions of Charles I (and his wife!) which would influence the civil wars (and came to fruition with the Glorious Revolution 1688); and finally- Nov. 5th was fhe ONLY holiday for a period in England under the interregnum (including Christmas, I beleive). Quite a tally! (You will excuse me, but as we historians rarely admit " it's actually my period..." 😉).
The pope declared war on England when Henry the 8th left the catholic church and created the church of England. The pope told all catholic countries to invade England and force them back to being catholic. Spain was the only country to try. Guy Fawks was actualy Portuguese.
Regarding the number of Catholics in England in the early 1600's - (Four months after the video was posted I'm afraid.) Does anyone contend that there were FAR more than this video indicated? Admittedly, a lot of my "history" comes from movies, but it's not as bad as it sounds. I'll see some period piece, think it looks interesting, then will do a bit of research to see if they got anything right in the movie. So in "Lady Jane" I recall a lot of people were asking "What about Mary?" when Jane was proclaimed Queen. Just a little copy and paste from the Wikipedia article (yes, you don't need to tell me about using Wikipedia as a source) I find that Mary fled to East Anglia where "Many ahderents to the Catholic faith" lived. Shortly thereafter, Northumberland's support collapsed (why?), and Mary "rode triumphantly into London ... on a wave of popular support." So, my impression was that a lot of the poor (which constituted a majority) were Catholic, while the "Protestant" movement was primarily influential people wanting more of the influence that came with redistribution of Catholic property. Or, did people just typically not care about religion but knew Mary should have inherited the throne and didn't trust the kingmakers?
I mourn the loss of the only man to enter parliament with good intention. Excellent vid, thank you.
Thanks for commenting
Honest intentions, a clear agenda and the means to carry it out.
Deleting comments again
Cromwell did in 1653 and closed it down!
I thought he was the last man to enter the house of parliament with HONEST intention. Several have entered with good intentions, before they got corrupted!
Crikey what another superb documentary from Chris. The BBC made a great 3 part series a number of years ago. The actor who played Guy Fawkes is the same actor who played Jon Snowe in Game of Thrones. When he was doing research on his role as Guy Fawkes it turns our he was actually a descendant of him! I remember years ago when doing a historic tour of London's famous sites our tour guide who obviously had no political or religious allegiance said of Guy Fawkes "He was probably the only honest person to ever have set foot in parliament". The laughter from his audience rang out so loudly amongst the historic environment. Even as I post this I am laughing.
You've got me laughing too!
I remember that 3 parter :)
Very good 👍
Sir, as an American I enjoy your videos very much. I remember reading about this when I was a young man in high school way back in about 1965, or 1966 in a world history class that I took. I have always been interested in history. I think that your videos are most informative and very interesting. Thank you so very much for your videos and the time and effort that you take to present them.
I'm glad you are enjoying them.
@@TheHistoryChap Sir, I truly enjoy your videos. There is a man here in America that calls himself THE HISTORY GUY. I find that you both present the most interesting videos of history.
I've always enjoyed history from an early age. I'm 72 now and find that history in all of its forms is very important to be preserved and passed down to the younger generations of our planet. I look forward to your new (and past )videos.
Children in today's world need to be taught history in ALL its forms.
This old YANK thanks you .
One of most interesting thing that I have learned from my work with St. Eustacius and St. Thomas with respect to the American Colonial revolution in 1775 is the difficulty of getting gunpowder. I had no idea of how difficult it was to make or get the stuff, even with the British blockade. AND, shipping the gunpowder over water in merchant sail craft, hundreds of tons at a time! Imagine being a captain or any sailor on that boat. No smoking, I’d hope. A great video.
Thanks for sharing your insights.
Wow! I've watched this video now 3 times. It gets better each time. Thrilling to watch. I'm off to see another video from your channel. Thank you!
I have heard most of your stories before but you have a wonderful way of telling them. Brings new life to history and I much appreciate your hard work and talents
I’m glad you enjoy them. Many thanks.
Guy Fawkes was christened in the church which is next to York Minster, there are blue plaques in the city commemorating this & where he lived. Thanks Chris, as always you hit the nail on the head! Your enthusiasm keeps us enthralled in the stories from history, another must watch video 👍
He was born in the cottage that is now attached to the pub named after him, close by too.
He was educated at St Peter's, York - which does not celebrate Bonfire Night because, as a former headmaster used to put it, he didn't want to commemorate failure.
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So the English history is not only ..Empire's, Afternoon tea and Cakes, is quiet bloodying.
Your videos are excellent...
Class.Brilliant presentation of a complicated monarchy.
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Thank you, I enjoyed your story very much. You might consider the story of the two stokers who managed to destroy the Houses of Parliament where Fawkes failed. Take care.
Amazibng that they achieved it without gunpowder. Stupidity reigns!
Amazing detail about this event in our history. Perhaps a tale about Westminster Palace itself. I find it fascinating that it was also a place of commerce which allowed this to take place. Amazing story well told.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Excellent narration, to the point, extremely educational !!
Many thanks.
Thank you for another fascinating episode in history.
Family legend has it that we are descended from Christopher Wright, so it is great to hear the story with the detail and background it deserves.
Interesting family tree. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic!...I just love the history of England which you explain so elegantly well.
I am looking forward to your next enthusiastic presentation on the past.
Glad you enjoyed. Plenty more to come.
Very good discussion, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I can remember being taught this as a thirteen year old at school. Then I was bored. I wish my History teacher had had some of your breathless enthusiasm in his delivery style as I would have remembered more of the details!
Very kind of you.
I now know way more about this event than I did before, so many thanks for your detailed video. Glad I found your channel. 😃
Glad you enjoyed it.
Ok, you said it right at the end. I thought you might miss it. That was a great rendition of the Gunpowder Plot and I didn't expect anything less. Thanks for the great History. was looking for some extras and you didn't disappoint. Thanks again Chris.
Tim, thanks for those kind words.
WELL DONE CHRIS!YOUR VIDEOS BRIGHTEN MY WEEK,LET ALONE MY DAY!
Margaret, thats very kind, thank you.
Disemboweled before the heart was cut out, & made to watch the intestines burnt.
Pleasant!
Thank you Sir for producing another brilliant video. Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators for all their elaborate planning. Did not have a chance of success even if they manage blow up parliament and king. And as usual Sir you answered all possibilities. Kudos and bravo. Well done indeed.
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Sir, the story of Gunpowder plot presented by you, is the best and most informative. Gunpowder plot is somewhat my 'hobby horse' and I have to say that no sufficient detail of the event was missing. I was lucky enough to spend overnight at Coombe Abbey, where I found out about Princess Elizabeth who had been living there from 1603 till 1608. So, once again, thank you so much - you are extremely knowledgeable person.
Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.
I always look forward to your uploads. I love history and you always add an element of fun and keep it interesting. Long may it continue!!
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It's interesting that today in the UK on any Sunday there are more Catholics in church than Protestants. Many of these are Polish but I think you downplay the extent of Catholic sentiment at the time. Were they ready to take up arms? No but the number of English Catholics today speaks to their numbers in the 17th century.
A great video as usual.
Mark, Thanks for taking the time to comment.
i think you will find that the catholic numbers swelled in the 18th century when the irish came over...you can get a better idea of catholic numbers from the schools in any given area. i live in north manchester and went secondary school(78-83) and there was one catholic high school and 4 C of E /state schools serving the same area and when they built my estate theres one catholic primary and 2 C of E/state schools. hope that helps,plus the facts are most of us who went/go to state schools,rarely,if at all outside weddings and funerals, step foot in a church. imo
Although I have known the basics of the story for many years it was interesting to hear the full context for one of the most famous 'incidents ' in our rich history
Glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent presentation sir 👍
Many thanks
Appreciate this very informative video.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Chris, another brilliant story, and one that I knew very little of. My decision not to take history in high school has left me madly catching up. And your videos are brilliant for that, cheers
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Great channel 👍 I love telling history stories to my class and I check my facts with you and get new stuff. I visited Brecon Museum after watching your Zulu content.
Thanks HC!
Might do Gunpowder Plot in assembly… but perhaps not in so much detail of course 👍
But I bet they'd love the Hang, Drawing & Quartering bit !!!
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Oh yes!
Thankyou for yet another informative history lesson.
I look forward to each and every one of your presentations.
That's very kind of you, thanks.
Yet another brilliant and informative video thank you
Thank you.
At 09:29 I was examining the family tree. At the top you mention Sir Richard Throckmorton. This was actually Sir Robert Throckmorton. All of the top row of conspirators appear in my extended family tree too. I also have Thomas Percy from the bottom row, and though I've yet to fit them in, I have the Tyrrwhitt family so will also claim Robert Keyes and Ambrose Rockwood if I can fit them in. All personal links to history, which is why I love genealogy.
Thanks for watching my video & for sharing your very interesting family history..
Thank you. November 5th is in danger of being forgotten. Halloween seems to be the only event around this time
Unfortunately you seem to be right
Thanks for another excellent presentation Chris! I always look forward to seeing your history lessons
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Another super presentation. Have u ever been to lewes for their multiple fireworks and bonfires very interesting....thanX again
Unfortunately not
Great video Chris, really entertaining and interesting. We could do with some politicians with some heart at the moment!!! Stay well.
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Informative and fascinating. Thanks!
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Very interesting. Thank you for teaching me something new
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Fascinating!
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An interesting contrast with Decent into Darkness' approach.
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Another greàt video, I really enjoyed this as always
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Excellent, thank you.
You are welcome!
A point about that priest-hole. A lot of old buildings (16th century and earlier) in Britain have secret hiding spots which exist due to Henry VIII and his persecution of the monasteries. A few more exist from the 18th century during the Civil War (one of many but it's the one we give a The to). The purpose is in the name, these were compartments, rooms or tunnels for persecuted clergy and later royalists to hide in and evade capture. The really lucky royalists during The Civil War had the use of castles, many of which are tragically spited. Corfe Castle in Dorset is a wonderous example of a royalist castle spited by the Parliamentarians, it was destroyed by gunpowder and the enormous chunks of masonry settled upon the hill give a stark and bone-chilling snapshot as to the immense power of such a simple mixture of 4 parts Carbon (charcoal), 2 parts Sulphur and 1 part Saltpetre mixed in wooden casks with wooden balls to help the mixture. No metal was used as this might lead to sparks and the very sudden disappearance of the entire building and occupants therein.
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Could this be the origin of the phrase: Balls Up ? ; )
Kia Ora Chris. With reference to the attack on Coventry, November 14th, 1940. I was taken to Coventry Cathedral as a child with my Mum and Dad on the way to Scotland for a holiday. To be honest, at the age of 8, living in Oxford, it didn't really mean that much. But now, as a near 60-year-old, it means a lot more. I have two questions for you Sir. Why did Hitler not have any "heavy" bombers to speak of? And why was Oxford not bombed? With reference to the Cowley works? Thank you for some great Videos.
Russ, thanks for your kind words about the video.
Not sure why Oxford wasn't bombed seeing as the Cowley Works were there.
They did target cultural cities such as Norwich, Canterbury & Exeter.
Are they freedom fighters or terrorists? Oh boy is that a loaded question.
Up to you to decide.
He nearly killed ALL the politicians, he was without doubt a HERO.
Short answer, Yes
@@philvanderlaan5942 Really? They just wanted to replace the bigoted morons in power, with a similar bunch wearing a different football shirt. Bloody Mary executed more people than the Spanish Inquisition. One lot were as bad as the other.
TERRORISTS IN EVERY WAY!
Hi Chris, thanks for another wonderful history lesson. The BBC should employ you to present some of their history programs. You present your UA-cam content so well. Why have you not been poached yet?
It would be fun to be poached by the BBC. Until then, I will just keep doing what I love here on UA-cam.
I've always wondered who the Guy was.
Thanks for posting this.
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Real cool, thanks big dog.
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Chap. Another great video. These laws remind me of the penal laws in Ireland after the williamite wars.
Thanks. Unfortunately, history does repeat itself.
Is the Percy family of Alnwick? If so I am surprised they were allowed to keep their lands.
Disimboweled after heart cut out? I don’t think they noticed that as they’d be dead
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I see you posting this to a lot of replies and very often it comes across as sarcastic, asif you are telling the poster to f-off with their smart-ass remarks.
Once the heart is disconneced the person passes out within seconds and since there is no bloodflow at all anymore they are also dead a few seconds later.
But think about it fora few seconds; you don't just cut out a heart, you first have to open the ribcage and the trauma of that alone will kill most people.
In fact, cutting of the genitals would cause an amount of bleeding that would probably end most people.
Anyway, the whole point of this punishment was to keep the victim alive as long as possible so they most definately did not start with the thing that kills them.
Stop thanking people for comments you don't like, either just ignore them or issue a correction in a pinned post and save us all a lot of frustration.
@@vinny142 No you would not be dead
When first conceived your entrails were meant to be burnt before your living eyes. The theory at that time was that this would prevent you entering into heaven.
Entertainment educational video which I found enjoyable thanks for the history lesson.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
That last line was funny! Lol😂
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Far better than all the other dreary so called documentaries in the main stream media, keep em coming mate
That's very kind of you.
Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882 next week.
Interesting that Lord Darnley was indeed blown up, but in his case survived & escaped as far as the adjoining orchard where he was caught up with and strangled… The Earl of Bothwell seems to have been a lovely man!
Yes, what a loveable chap...no wonder Mary Queen of Scots fell for him!
Now there’s a subject worthy of exploration! I once visited Stirling Castle and there remains a beautiful French-style window in the castle overlooking a garden. The guide related a story of Mr Bothwell having pushed somebody (I forget who) through the aforesaid window who, considerably worse for wear landed in the garden. When Bothwell was asked by guards what next, he suggested a further trip for the unfortunate, over the castle wall & down the cliff. A loveable chap indeed! Mind you, Darnley (thinking of Ricci’s murder) didn’t seem all that much better. Thanks for your channel - it goes without saying how greatly I enjoy it. Particularly the deft way that you explore seemingly well-known events & show them in a whole new light. More power to you!
Syphilitic Darnley !
See the " rough wooin' culture o' the times!
Prior marital rape was a common solution!
Perhaps better than Henry the 8th 's preference for axe jobs !
Very good description and i like your narration style.
In regards to the plot. Though i dont agree with the method i have to admit it was a pretty daring plan.
Time to go and get some fireworks. Have a great bonfire night everyone
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Thank you for using the correct term ‘Bonfire Night’. It drives me mad when Americans call it ‘Guy Faulkes Day’.
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Just a darn shame they didn't pull it off...... Come back Mr. Fawkes and having had a bit of a practice..... This time , success I pray ......
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As you would probably say, don't use a match to check the petrol. Me, being from the other side of the pond, am really glad you put this out? Still not sure if he was just the scapegoat, because all the others were dealt with, so I'm still kinda confused as to why just Guy Fawkes only is rememered.
I agree that it is strange that only his name is remembered.
As an American, I highly doubt, if anyone asks me , but if anyone does ask ‘ A penny for the Guy ? ‘ I will insist that it be used irresponsibly .
I used to go out penny for the guy when I was a kid, we found that if we set up outside a tube/ subway station we would earn more money that way as more footfall.
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That traditional seems to have died very quickly.
I think “penny for the Guy” probably died out in the late 1970’s, early 1980’s. I remember doing it as a young child circa 1978 but since that time I’ve never seen it. Interestingly, a rather harrowing ad campaign in the 1980’s , that warned of the dangers of fireworks, may have somewhat contributed to the decline in the practise of people setting off fireworks in their gardens on Nov 5th. But that’s just my own speculation. In addition, the law regarding the use of fireworks on special occasions is often not understood. Many people in the UK actually believe that it’s illegal to set off fireworks on your own property. That’s actually not the case. Anyway. It’s a much loved tradition that I remember with fondness.
@@robinlee28 we did it outside Farringdon station and made a fortune in pennies back in 67/68/69 then carried on when we moved outside Turnpike Lane Tube station. That’s where the money was Tube stations especially on a Friday when people got paid. I agree with what you said I stopped doing it about mid 70’s had other money making ways like working on the milk rounds and paper delivery rounds.
Excellent story telling.
I was always led to believe Guy Fawkes was a spanish anarchist not British.
He was an Sh one t
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Oh yes definitely i love history whether military or other wise and its good hearing from other historians like your self theres always something new to hear.
A friend asked me about the story of the Sandringham company at gallipoli that vanished in ww1 if i knew anything about it i said i had a book about it and he was surprised i knew so its good to hear other different stories and responses...
Dave Kernan: He did spend some time fighting as a mercenary for Spain (where he was known as "Guido").
Fawkes would not have understood the term anarchist. He considered himself a soldier of Rome for he accepted everything the Roman Church of his day said. Not even the Fifth Monarchy Men of the Civil War era would have understood the term anarchist.
I bet that (if) explosion would not lift the floor an inch nowadays. The big fat arses would absorb it.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Some people just can't keep their mouth shut .
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Guy Fawkes :- the last person to enter parliament with honourable intentions
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😂🤣 soooooo true
Catholic patriots and martyrs, in my eyes. Desperate times call for desperate measures
One persons hero is another person's villain. All about perspectives isn't it?
@@TheHistoryChap Undoubtedly. That’s part of what makes history so fascinating. Thank you for making these great videos.
Violence and killing of innocent people can never be judged as moral.
@@leonidaslantz5249 that depends entirely on your definition of “innocent”. Let’s agree to disagree.
We need them now.
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Very interesting video just a shame most of yours are all so short, I watched this one as its more than 30 minutes most under that I aviod, I like to settle down & watch a documentary not have to chose another every 10/15 minutes😢
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5th November in Australia when l was a kid was called cracker night,the name given to fireworks,crackers were set off and bonfires lit once the fire brigade turned up at our local paddock as our bonfires got abit out of control,no cracker night now as sale of fireworks banned
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The photograph of the Royal Palace in Madrid is really superb, with the white walls reflecting the red light of the beatiful sunset over the mountains. But...
That is the Royal Palace the Bourbons built in the 18th century over the ruins of the old palace of the Habsburgs, itself made modifying the old 9th century Moslem castle (in Spanish "alcazar", from the Arabic "al Qasr", from the Latin "castrum") the Caliph of al Andalus (Spain and Portugal) ordered to built over the Manzanares river to protect his subjects from the Northern Christian raiders. So now we only can dream of how the old fortress-palace was.
Anyway, by 1605 the Spanish king was Philip III, who had handed over the government of his many kingdoms to his favourite, the duke of Lerma, the epitome of political corruption in Spain.
By 1601 the duke had moved the king's court from Madrid to Valladolid, then a bigger town 100 miles North beyond the mountains. All the aristocrats, the government officials and every person making business or working for the Crown had to move after the court. And there, in Valladolid, the duke of Lerma had previously bought palaces and houses that all of them, even the king, had to buy whatever the price.
So... What about Madrid?
Madrid then wasn't such a big city as it is today, and suddenly became empty of people. But don't worry, because about 1603 the good duke of Lerma arrived to save such a difficult situation. He devised a private, in fact personal, investment plan on real state, buying every house, barn, shop, garden, orchard and little piece of land whose owner was eager, desperate to sell at any price because the demand have vanished 2 years ago and there was no prospect of new business. Even too cheap was better than nothing. And the duke helped those poor real state owners.
Time passed, Fawkes went in and out of History (and life, poor Guy). And...
Suddenly, in 1606 the duke of Lerma realised that those sunsets at Madrid were truly incomparable and in fact much needed, so he ordered that the court moved back to Madrid. Of course the same noble courtiers, civil and military officials, company owners and workers, etc. had to buy or rent again the same houses, barns, shops, gardens, orchards... to their new owner, the crafty duke of Lerma. (I truly meant he was the epitome of corruption, and this was not the worst thing he did to the Spanish people).
Sadly, that magnificent photo of the current Royal Palace does not depict the dwelling of His Royal Majesty Philip III of Castile (and II of Portugal and Aragon and even V of Navarre) at Valladolid in 1605. It was a humbler palace, although not so ancient as the old "alcazar". And even sadder is that the red glare in the palace is not as red as the face of everyone knowing that the mischievous duke of Lerma was not punished or even removed from the government until 15 years later.
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge in your in depth post.
Great video, as usual. I read that the bonfire celebration was resurrected, after a long absence, to remind us what happens to would be plotters against our gov.com. Peace be unto you.
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Fawkes must have been the originator of the phrase..."Go Big or Go Home!"
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Guy Fawkes was a Yorkshiremam. I can rember on Guy Fawkes day a Fireworks start fighting a burn in a gym on RAF Halton in the 1978
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I know some might poo poo what I'm going to say, but you're welcome to debunk me with evidence.
I read somewhere on the web (sorry, I can't remember where), though I would love to have bookmarked the page) that The Gunpowder Plot was a False Flag and the 'plotters' were accidentally discovered.
I wonder, what was their intended outcome? A switch in royal ruler (religion), Government only rule, Rule of anarchy (reserch the 'old' meaning of 'anarchy', not the modern meaning).
It would be very interesting to actually discover the true reason behind the gunpowder plot...
He's remembered because they made a poem about him
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James 1st was a Scot and he took over England as King of Scotland as James 6th of Scotland
James 6th of Scotland took over England in 1603 the plot was 1605 when James 6th and 1st was already King.
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Gunpowder, Treason and Plot.
Indeed!
Just trawling UA-cam and found this video. My view is Cecil was no fool - trained by his father Sir Willian Cecil, from an early age he was usually a few moves ahead of most people. The spy ring he’d inherited from Sir Francis Walsingham - which he expanded - were experts in their various fields.
James I was initially reluctant to continue the suppression of Catholics from Elizabeth I’s reign but he also needed to keep his Protestant English lords on side. Added to that his absolute belief in witchcraft and that any deformity was a sign of the devil he grew increasingly distrustful of Cecil - a hunchback. But he also recognised Cecil’s track record so, rather than dismissing him he demoted him to just an equal member of the Privy Council. So, to regain his pre-eminence and to convince James to adopt anti-Catholic policies while he was also negotiating a treaty with Catholic Spain he needed something big.
It’s no coincidence that an undercroft suddenly became available and the coal merchant who had already signed a lease was “dissuaded” from taking up occupancy leaving it available for Percy to lease.
When the handy letter addressed to Monteagle was brought to him - a letter which, to this day, no one knows who wrote it - he was smart enough to know telling James would just be seen as yet more of his anti-Catholic rhetoric. So he played James like a fiddle - pretending he didn’t understand what it could possibly mean and needing James’s brilliant mind to unravel the cryptic message.
Did Cecil write the letter himself - or have it written? When Tresham was arrested he claimed he played no role in the plot - only to concealing it - and made no mention of the letter which “unconcealed” the plot.
It’s perhaps one of life’s ironies that the only gunpowder explosion they managed to pull off was at Holbeche House and the only ones injured by it were Catesby and several of his fellow plotters.
Elaine, thank you so much for taking the time to present your well-argued thoughts.
Amazing video as always sir. I love how they used to dress.
Glad you enjoyed.
A terminology topic.
The last part the Anglican Church creed is:
“I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.”
This meaning of catholic as in universal.
If written with a capital C as Catholic refers to Roman Catholic.
When spoken, have often thought when first used, it should be as Roman Catholic to avoid confusion.
Should frequent use of catholic be better always phased as Roman Catholic?
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As for the question "Should frequent use of catholic be better always phased as Roman Catholic?" - In my opinion it is not necessary, despite as you imply a lot of "Protestant" denominations (I'm using that term in the broadest possible sense) use the word catholic in the creed, and as Adam pointed out there are numerous rites in "Catholicism" which are not "Roman" Catholic. Given the number of people in the English speaking world today who are basically clueless when it comes to religion - it's generally understood "Catholic" refers to the Roman Catholic Church. Anyone referring to any of the other rites will generally specify to which non Roman Catholic church they refer. Any Protestants using the word catholic (meaning universal) in the Nicean Creed and knowing they're not Roman Catholic should already know what that word with the little "c" means.
It is a refreshing change to hear somebody clearly stating that the King was the target, and that this was for religious reasons. It gets rather tedious to continually have to listen to the notion that Guy Fawkes is somehow a symbol of anti-corruption, and that his sole aim was to bring justice to duplicitous politicians.
I live in the N Yorkshire town of Knaresborough. 1 mile away is the village of Scotton. In Scotton you can drink at the pub,..."The Guy Fawkes". Although it is claimed that Fawkes was born in Stonegate, York, the people of Scotton KNOW that Fawkes was from Scotton. This is backed up by the fact that the local school, King James' School (1616), was founded on the orders of King James, because he wanted to ensure that the parish did not produce another Guy Fawkes.
Difficult to know the real truth of any of this,.....(you try telling a Yorkshireman that he is wrong about anything).
Any thoughts on this Mr Green?
Oh, and as to terrorist or freedom-fighter.......although it is a title reserved for those of a different faith, religious fanatics who leave their own lands to fight a religious war in another country are Jihadi. Not entirely the correct label for Fawkes, but the closest to the spirit of it all in my humble opinion.
Thanks for adding that really interesting post. I have heard both locations but I haven't done enough research to confirm one over the other.
Great video, Chris. I guess this shows the dangers of following a charismatic idealist. One the one hand, they were very brave men. On the other hand, they were prepared to murder women and children. Terrorists or freedom fighters? Depends on your personal view. And let us not forget that a Catholic monarch would have inevitably led to repression and execution of Protestants. SO....They certainly weren't fighting for religious tolerance, but the obverse side of the repression they themselves had been suffering under. My verdict? Guilty as charged. Terrorists.
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I heard of this celebration event during the research on different cultures, it is weird for foregners to see anglo people celebrating a dead terroist who tried blow parliment.
It could of been English 1600s's 9/11 before USA if it does happen but i have notice that historical events has brought itself back.
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For all I read, I never heard of Isabella
One of history's forgotten characters.
Guy Fawkes HAD A POINT
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How did catesby know about the letter? Who tipped him off about the tip off?!
Btw I’m pathetically pedantic and faceless so I’m going to point out there’s 17 years between the armada and gunpowder plot
He was tipped off by another servant in Monteagle’s household. Don’t forget that Monteagle’s serrated we’re Catholic.
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if they had managed to set it off then wouldn't there have been burning firewood coming down all over the place along with any human remains?
a shocking thought
That is a shocking thought.
Literarly "disoving the Parliament"....
He had a great idea where’s he living ?
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You can house a family of 4 in just one of the hats they wore back then.
Laughing.
Ummm, Chris, you just skimmed over Queen Mary and the Catholic revival? “Bloody Mary”?
Seems quite an important fact for understanding the Catholic oppression, most of which didn’t happen until after Mary
A factor but not as pressing as Englanbd's more recent experiences with Catholic Spain.
Could do with him nowadays. Could you imagine.....
Don't go there....
36 barrels of gunpowder.
Hidden under coal & logs.
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Three more conclusions, Chris: the anti-Catholic legislation later had a knock-on effect on others - mostly Quakers - who refused to take the oaths (sorted largely by Affirmation at the end of the c.17th); worth noting also that fear of creeping Catholicism was a factor in suspicions of Charles I (and his wife!) which would influence the civil wars (and came to fruition with the Glorious Revolution 1688); and finally- Nov. 5th was fhe ONLY holiday for a period in England under the interregnum (including Christmas, I beleive). Quite a tally! (You will excuse me, but as we historians rarely admit " it's actually my period..." 😉).
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The pope declared war on England when Henry the 8th left the catholic church and created the church of England.
The pope told all catholic countries to invade England and force them back to being catholic.
Spain was the only country to try.
Guy Fawks was actualy Portuguese.
What on earth are you talking about?
Was that in James that they coined the Bible translation of the King James Bible after
Yes it was.
Ignoramus maximus!
I am a descendant of james this is insane
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James 1 was the King of England was he??
He was indeed. Just to confuse things he was also King James VI of Scotland
@@TheHistoryChap I was pulling your leg. James was king of the whole UK of the era.😁
Regarding the number of Catholics in England in the early 1600's - (Four months after the video was posted I'm afraid.) Does anyone contend that there were FAR more than this video indicated?
Admittedly, a lot of my "history" comes from movies, but it's not as bad as it sounds. I'll see some period piece, think it looks interesting, then will do a bit of research to see if they got anything right in the movie.
So in "Lady Jane" I recall a lot of people were asking "What about Mary?" when Jane was proclaimed Queen. Just a little copy and paste from the Wikipedia article (yes, you don't need to tell me about using Wikipedia as a source) I find that Mary fled to East Anglia where "Many ahderents to the Catholic faith" lived. Shortly thereafter, Northumberland's support collapsed (why?), and Mary "rode triumphantly into London ... on a wave of popular support." So, my impression was that a lot of the poor (which constituted a majority) were Catholic, while the "Protestant" movement was primarily influential people wanting more of the influence that came with redistribution of Catholic property. Or, did people just typically not care about religion but knew Mary should have inherited the throne and didn't trust the kingmakers?
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