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Bonfire Night Rhymes
The rhymes and chants which accompany the celebration of Bonfire Night are as integral to the custom as the burning of the Guy and the lighting of fireworks. Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, guy, t'was his intent To blow up king and parliament. Three score barrels were laid below To prove old England's overthrow. By God's mercy he was catch'd With a darkened lantern and burning match. So, holler boys, holler boys, Let the bells ring. Holler boys, holler boys, God save the king. And what shall we do with him? Burn him!   Remember, remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot! A stick or a stake for King James' sake Will you please to give us a faggot If you can't give us one, we'll take two; The better for us and the worse for you!   Guy Fawkes, Guy  Stick him up on high,  Hang him on a lamp post  And there let him die.  Guy,Guy,Guy,  Poke Him in the eye,  Put him on the fire  And there let him die  Burn his body from his head  Then you'll say  Guy Fawkes is dead  Hip, Hip, Hooray!  -Folkestone, Opie op.cit. p 281.   Rumour, rumour, pump and derry, Prick his heart and burn his body, And send his soul to Purgatory. (Usually sung by children around the burning bonfire with the guy on top) History behind the Day Bonfire Night in England Fireworks Virtual Firework Display! (Safe Fireworks)

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Mandy left Woodlands in 2003 to work in Kent schools as an ICT Consulatant. 
She now teaches computers at The Granville School and St. John's Primary School in Sevenoaks Kent.