Gunpowder, Treason…and Syon. Episode 4. Rumour had it that the plotters meant to offer our Earl the title of Lord Protector, regent to a new Catholic monarch, the 9-year-old Princess Elizabeth, daughter of King James I. But was it truth…or simply legend whispered down the centuries? (And between us, we guides at Syon never lie…we just tell very good stories.) And so, each year we remember: Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treaso

Gunpowder, Treason…and Syon. Episode 1: On the night of 4th November 1605, two men met by moonlight in the walled gardens of old Syon House. One was Thomas Percy, dining that evening with his cousin Henry, 9th Earl of Northumberland. The other was a man whose name would echo through history….Guy Fawkes. Here, beneath the cold November sky, they finalised a plot that would shake the kingdom. A plan to blow up King James I and the Houses of Parliament and seize control of England itself. Syon Park

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16K views · 64 reactions | Syon House at War: Behind the Drapes of a Hidden History. Ornate pier glasses and fireplaces were boarded up, and the walls were draped with protective sheeting. Even the scagliola columns were tightly bound – the house had become a fortress of fabric and silence. Thanks again to Linda, Syon House Guide, for sharing the wartime transformation that took place. #syonpark #syonhouse #veday80 | Syon Park - House and Gardens | Facebook

Beneath Syon lies Henry’s darkest secret… Hidden under the splendour of Syon House are the last surviving remains of a great Abbey – a place tied to Henry VIII’s rise, his downfall, and even his gruesome death. From royal processions and bloated leg ulcers to exploding coffins and hungry dogs, this six-part series uncovers the chilling truths behind “Horrible Henry” and his lasting connection to Syon. As mentioned within the latest Dig It Podcast where Will Young correctly identified this grueso