Drift into a peaceful night with this gentle retelling of the story behind Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

In this soft and immersive episode of Sleepy Journeys Through History, we explore the quiet world of early 17th-century England — a time of hushed faith, flickering lanterns, and whispered conspiracies.

Follow the story of Guy Fawkes from his early years to the fateful night beneath Westminster, and discover how his legacy still glows softly in the memory of Bonfire Night, rhymes, and masks.

Perfect for winding down, this calming narrative invites you to settle in and fall asleep to the rhythms of the past.

Highlights of the episode:

• The quiet religious tensions of James I’s England
• The gathering of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators
• A dreamlike journey into the tunnels beneath Westminster
• The night of November 4th and the discovery of the plot
• The solemn aftermath: trial, memory, and transformation
• Bonfire Night traditions: fireworks, effigies, and the rhyme
• The evolution of Guy Fawkes as a symbol and the modern mask

🛌 Perfect for:

• Bedtime listening
• Fans of bedtime stories for adults
• People managing insomnia, stress, or racing thoughts

Put on your headphones, get cozy, and let the story lull you into peaceful rest. 💫

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Explore our other Sleepy Journey shows:

📜 Through History – Explore our dreamy past

🧚 Through Fairytales – Classic tales told with a soothing touch

🎶 Through Music History – Relax with stories behind legendary musicians

👑 Through Famous Figures – A gentle look into inspiring lives

🐉 Through Myths & Folklore – Legends and tales, told softly

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