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Yeomen Warders. The Yeomen Warders of His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Members of the Sovereign's Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary, popularly known as the Beefeaters, are ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London.
Learn about the history and traditions of the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who have been guarding the Tower of London since Tudor times. Discover how they are recruited, sworn in, dressed and rewarded, and see them in art and ceremony.
Apr 16, 2016 · Learn about the history and role of the Yeomen Warders, who guard the Tower of London and perform the daily Ceremony of the Keys. Find out how they dress, what they do and how to see them in action.
Learn about the history and role of yeoman warders, also known as Beefeaters, who have been guarding the Tower of London since the 11th century. Find out how they became yeoman warders, what they wear, and why they are called Beefeaters.
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Yeoman Warders (nicknamed 'Beefeaters') have guarded the Tower of London for more than 500 years. They trace their origins back to 1485, when Henry VII founded the Yeoman of the Guard. Portrait...
Jul 2, 2021 · The Yeoman Warders were formed after the 1485 Battle of Bosworth at the order of King Henry VII, making them the UK's oldest extant military corps, and the oldest of the Royal bodyguards. Yeoman Warders descended from the ancient band of warders, the Yeoman of the Guard – the monarch's personal guards who travelled everywhere with him.
Learn about the Tower of London's history as a fortress, palace and prison, and its famous Yeomen Warders or 'Beefeaters'. Discover the stories of royalty, tragedy and torture that shaped the Tower's legacy.
