Category: 1603-1625 James I
The wisest fool in Christendom? – He was also James VI of Scotland so for the first time England and Scotland were ruled by the same Monarch. He even introduced the ‘Union Jack’ which showed both the England and Scottish flags in one.
James I – Why do we celebrate Guy Fawkes trying to blow up the Monarch and Parliament?
Remember remember the fifth of NovemberGunpowder, treason and plot.I see no reason why gunpowder, treasonShould ever be forgot… Every year it seems like we are celebrating Guy Fawkes’ night but really it is a stern reminder of the historic night and the act of treason. James I wanted to make everyone Protestant. During his reign, in 1605, a group of Catholics decided to plan to get rid of the King and Parliament. They smuggled…
