What are your enduring childhood memories of Guy Fawkes' night? Was it the fireworks themselves, or standing around a sky-scraping bonfire in the middle of the green? Perhaps it was the excitement ...
Here in the UK, November 5th is known as Bonfire Night. Across the country bonfires are lit and firework displays held to commemorate the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot way back in 1605. There are many ...
So goes one version of a popular rhyme about Guy Fawkes, whose failed plot to assassinate the King of England in 1606 1605—Fawkes was caught under the House of Lords with barrels of gunpowder—got him ...
Put all the ingredients into a strong saucepan and stir over a steady heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and cook slowly. To test for consistency drop about half a teaspoon of the ...
There are some dates that immediately stir up memories whether it’s marking a first date, a holiday or an anniversary. The fifth of November always takes me back to living in the north of England ...
Toffee apples are another autumn classic, though if you're struggling to remember the last time you made them, or if you ...
Bonfire Night is just around the corner and we're already feeling the autumnal chill as the longer nights creep in. Whether you have plans to watch your local firework display or not, what better way ...