Penny For The Guy Collection

Beheaded Guy at the Tower of London. The only place where a Guy with such a head is appreciated is outside the Tower, well thats their story

"Penny for the guy. "Children on the streets of Reading collecting money with
" Penny for the guy." Children on the streets of Reading collecting money with their " Guy" for bonfire night. 4th November 1970

November Effigies, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype)
SC28123 November Effigies, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Penny for the guy on a South Wales street Two elderly ladies having a laugh at Guy Fawkes expense. 29th October 1996

Guys sit next to a bonfire modelled to look like the Houses of Parliament. 5th November 1993

Penny for the guy on a South Wales street 29th October 1996

A young boy with a robot guy. 8th October 1957

A seven foot Guy made for the Brockham Village Green attempt for their world record attempt at the largest bonfire, in the Mole Valley district of Surrey. 4th November 1972

A seven foot Guy made for the Brockham Village Green attempt for their world record attempt at the largest bonfire. 4th November 1972 P029084

Guy Fawkes Day, from Old Mother Gooses Rhymes and Tales, published
KW265452 Guy Fawkes Day, from Old Mother Gooses Rhymes and Tales, published by Frederick Warne & Co. c.1890s (chromolitho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

November Effigies, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (b / w photo)
XJF1765614 November Effigies, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Guy burning on garden bonfire, Guy Fawkes Night, Bacton, Suffolk, England, November

Guy on garden bonfire, Guy Fawkes Night, Bacton, Suffolk, England, November

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"Penny for the Guy: A Tradition of Remembrance and Merriment" In the heart of London, at the Tower of London, stands a beheaded guy, and is here that you can find a peculiar sight - a man without his head. This is the only place where such an unusual figure exists. "Penny for the guy, " echoes through the streets as children in Reading collect money. They carry effigies resembling November's famous figures from years gone by. These young enthusiasts embrace tradition with their outstretched hands. A South Wales street comes alive with laughter as two elderly ladies share a joke with a comical-looking guy. The spirit of mirth fills the air as they enjoy this lighthearted moment together. Guys, modeled to resemble Parliament, sit beside bonfires across towns and villages. As flames dance around them, these symbolic structures remind us all of historical events that shaped our nation. On October 29th, 1996, another South Wales street witnessed children asking passersby for spare change in exchange for glimpses at their homemade guys. Their youthful enthusiasm captivated hearts and brought smiles to many faces. Traveling back in time to October 8th, 1957, we encounter a young boy proudly displaying his robot-like creation - his very own version of "the guy. " His imagination knows no bounds as he joins in on this age-old tradition. Brockham Village Green attempted to break records with their colossal seven-foot-tall guy. This towering figure became an emblematic representation of community spirit and unity during their world record endeavor. The date repeats itself like an echo; October 29th, 1996 sees yet another South Wales street filled with kids eagerly seeking donations for their guys' cause. Their determination shines brightly as they continue this cherished custom year after year. "Penny for the Guy" has become more than just collecting coins.