William Parker (Lord Monteagle), receiving letter of warning of the plot, 1605. Artist: Unknown

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William Parker (Lord Monteagle), receiving letter of warning of the plot, 1605. Gunpowder Plot, Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I due to open new session. Wood engraving.

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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
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