On the 5th of November each year, Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated across England to mark the failure of political conspirators to blow up Parliament. The plot, known as the Gunpowder Plot, was launched in 1605 to displace Protestant rule by killing King James I and other nobility who were in Parliament at the time.
To commemorate the unsuccessful attempt, effigy's of Guy Fawkes, one of the conspirators, are burned and fireworks displays are held across the country. Our friend Todd joined us in celebrating the the 404th anniversary of Guy Fawkes at Alexandra Palace, a manor house perched on a hill overlooking London, which provides one of the best fireworks watching locations.
We had intended on watching the fireworks with two more groups of friends, but given the usual weekend closures on the tube and other logistical nightmares, including the crowds, that didn't happen. Afterwards we grabbed a couple pints in a nice pub (BRB at the Gate) near Alexandra Palace Station (overground line from Kings Cross), alternatively, the Piccadilly line at Wood Green is another way to the palace and pub.
We then joined a couple other friends for dinner at a great Greek restaurant in Primrose Hill called Lemonia; an authentic Greek restaurant with great personality. The best way to make your way to Primrose Hill is via the Chalk Farm tube stop (Northern Line), and a 3 minute walk to the Primrose Hill neighborhood. It was a great place for a group and would be great in the summer as well after a hike up Primrose Hill to take in the views of the city.
We then joined a couple other friends for dinner at a great Greek restaurant in Primrose Hill called Lemonia; an authentic Greek restaurant with great personality. The best way to make your way to Primrose Hill is via the Chalk Farm tube stop (Northern Line), and a 3 minute walk to the Primrose Hill neighborhood. It was a great place for a group and would be great in the summer as well after a hike up Primrose Hill to take in the views of the city.
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