It’s 5 November, which means it’s time to celebrate the life and times of Guy Fawkes! This firework-loving, gunpowder-plotting guy is the reason we have Bonfire Night every year (or, Guy Fawkes Night, as it’s also called). So, who was Guy Fawkes, and why do we celebrate him? Let’s find out… Guy Fawkes and the 5th of November He was a man of average height and build, with dark hair and eyes. He was born in 1570, in York, England. His parents were Catholic, and he was educated by Jesuits. He later became a soldier, serving in the Low Countries....