National Archives: the Gunpowder Plot Unclassified

The Gunpowder Plot could have potentially destroyed the House of Lords, taking with it countless lives, including that of King James I of England. How was this great tragedy prevented? From Robert Catesby to Guy Fawkes and exactly how this plot was uncovered, The Gunpowder Plot Unclassified takes readers on a journey back in time to discover the plans behind this incredible part of history and how they were prevented just in time. Packed full of photographs and original documentation from the National Archives, real-life artefacts and documentation enable readers to build a true and real account of the Great Fire and how it shaped Britain today.