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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.
Nicknamed ‘Beefeaters’, the Yeoman Body of 32 men and women are all drawn from the Armed Forces. Beefeater Gin bottles feature a picture of a Yeoman Warder in full state dress. As a thank you, every Yeoman Warder is sent a bottle of gin on his or her birthday! Image: Yeoman warder, standing with a Tower raven on his hat © Historic Royal Palaces.
Yeoman Warders, also known as ‘Beefeaters’, will share key stories from 1,000 years of history. Be entertained by tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution, torture and much more… Learn about the Tower's iconic history as a fortress, palace and prison.
May 1, 2024 · In this post, we explain who the Beefeaters are, some of their history, as well as how to see them at the Tower of London. Why Are They Called Beefeaters; Top Tips for Seeing Them; Tower of London; Ceremony of the Keys; Crown Jewels; Things to Do in London
Commonly known as Beefeaters, the elaborately uniformed Yeomen were introduced in 1485 by Henry VII to help guard the Tower – then a cobbled complex where not only prisoners and princes, but...
Jan 7, 2019 · What does a Beefeater do? Back in Tudor times they used to guard prisoners in the Tower of London and protect the famous Crown Jewels. Nowadays, Beefeaters are used as tour guides and have...
The Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London, also known as the Beefeaters, are an iconic feature of the historic castle complex located in central London.
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.
Mar 6, 2012 · Britain’s Beefeaters, or Yeoman Warders, are the eyes and ears of the Tower of London. These ceremonial guardians of the Tower still swear allegiance to the monarch. Who better to tell us about a life in service to Her Majesty than newly-retired Beefeater, John Keohane.
At the historic heart of the Tower of London, the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, stand as iconic symbols of Britain's royal heritage and ceremonial tradition.
