View images of the main characters involved in The Gunpowder Plot using the slideshow below.
Image caption, Robert Catesby
Robert Catesby - an English gentleman who was the Catholic leader of The Gunpowder Plot.
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More from this series
1: Why did The Gunpowder Plot happen? video
The story begins in the present on Bonfire Night before going back in time to explain the circumstances that led to the Plot and introduce the key people involved.
2: What happened during The Gunpowder Plot? video
We learn how the plotters planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The story progresses to the night of 4 / 5 November and Guy Fawkes’ arrest.
3: What happened after The Gunpowder Plot? video
We learn what happened to Guy Fawkes, how the names of the other plotters were discovered and how the events of 1605 led to modern-day celebrations.
Further resources
Teachers' notes. document
Download / print the notes including illustrations, poetry templates and worksheets (pdf)
Shadow puppet templates. document
Download / print templates for shadow puppets of Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes, Maureen and James I (pdf)
The Tower of London illustration. document
Download / print an illustration of The Tower of London to colour in and label (pdf)
See also...
The Great Fire of London. collection
Three short animations covering the events and conditions that led to The Great Fire of London, what happened when the citizens, Lord Mayor and King tried to put it out – and the consequences of their actions.
Castles and Knights. collection
A series of six animations exploring the topic 'Castles and Knights' with additional photos, illustrations and worksheets.
