The Man in the Moon
Nursery Rhyme
Lyrics, Origins and History
Words of "Remember
Remember" refer to Guy Fawkes with origins in
17th century English history. On the 5th November 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with several dozen barrels of
gunpowder.
Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his
co-conspirators for plotting
against the government. He was tried by Judge Popham who came to
London specifically for the trial from his country manor
Littlecote House in Hungerford, Gloucestershire. Fawkes was
sentenced to death and the form of the execution was one of the most horrendous
ever practised (hung ,drawn and quartered) This reflected the serious
nature of the crime of treason. This nursery rhyme ensured that this
crime would never be forgotten hence the words "
Remember , remember the 5th of November" The poem is sometimes referred
to as 'Please to remember the fifth of November'. It serves as a warning to each
new generation that treason will never be forgotten.
In England the 5th of November is still commemorated each year with
fireworks and bonfires culminating with the burning of effigies of
Guy Fawkes (the guy). The
'guys' are made by children by filling old clothes with crumpled newspapers to look like a man.
Tradition allows British
children to display their 'guys' to passers-by and asking for " A
penny for the guy".
The Man in
the Moon
Nursery Rhyme
lyrics, origins and history
Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot...
The Man in the
Moon
Nursery Rhyme
lyrics, origins and history
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