As this new and exciting movie hits screens all over the world thousands of people will wonder.....who is that masked man? The masked character in V for Vendetta is just one of the hundreds of images inspired by the real life true character of Guy or at times A.K.A. Guido Fawkes. The Center for Fawkesian Pursuits is here to help you answer that important question and many more. Talk with our experts to learn the history behind the mask!

• Did you know that processions using the image of Fawkes once almost brought down a king?
• Did you know that the image of Fawkes was used by cartoonists in the 18th century to bring down the English Prime Minister Fox?
• Did you know that the celebration of Guy Fawkes Day in Boston and New York lead to the American Revolution?

Conrad Bladey of the Center for Fawkesian Pursuits has carefully studied the evolution of the image of Fawkes from the moment the plot was discovered on November 5, 1605 to the present day.

The Center for Fawkesian pursuits has put together a massive collection of these images which are available for study at the Hutman Library in the suburbs of Baltimore Maryland.

Mr. Bladey is available for interviews on the topics of the changing role of Guy Fawkes in popular culture, and the history of the celebration of Guy Fawkes Day as well as many other related topics.

Contact Mr. Bladey to help your audience get more out of their experience with the film! click to e.mail

Here are a few of our reference guides to Guy Fawkes Images and the history of the celebration

Learn About the celebrations and about effigies

Take a moment to view pictures illustrating Guy and the Gunpowder Plot through time.

Learn about how the discovery of the plot was celebrated in the U.S.A.

Discover our annual celebration in Baltimore Its free and all are welcome!