The Gunpowder Plot was an attempt by Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators to blow up the @UKHouseofLords during the State Opening of Parliament in 1605.
Read on to find out why his scheme still will 'never be forgot' ‡οΈ
Fawkes and his group plotted to kill King James I, MPs, and members of the House of Lords as they gathered for the State Opening of Parliament. #StateOpening still brings together all three parts of the @UKParliament at the beginning of the parliamentary year.
Now, in case of any present-day Fawkes, the Yeomen of the Guard still search the cellars underneath the House of Lords every State Opening before the monarch arrives. #BonfireNight π₯
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We're #hiring a Head of #Conservation#Architecture who can
π oversee the strategy for building conservation
ποΈ keep the programme of conservation works up to date
π be a great team leader
We're also #hiring a Principal Doorkeeper who can:
πͺ lead a busy team of 22 Doorkeepers
π ensure the smooth running of ceremonial events
π remain calm and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
Recently we've shared the people, stories, and secret histories behind 150 years of the Palace of Westminster. See what you've learned in our quiz! β¬οΈ
(π€« Psst: No one sees your choices, so don't worry about getting it wrong! We'll be back with answers later.)
Today is #AskACurator Day, and we have 3 specialist curators answering your questions on our Parliamentary Art, Historic Furniture and Architectural Fabric Collections! πΌοΈπͺπͺ
Let's hear your questions and their answers β¬
First over to our Parliamentary Art expert Melanie π¨πΌοΈβοΈ
π¬ "How many works are hidden away in storage? Do they get put on display in rotation?" β
80% of our 9,000 artworks are on display - a high percentage compared to many museums. We do rotate the works on display - some are fragile and can only be displayed for short periods.