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Re: What's a Beefeater?
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Fri, 25 Feb 2000 20:56:06 GMT
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On Fri, 25 Feb 2000 17:07:04 GMT, lawrence wilkes uttered the following
profundities...
> In lugnet.loc.uk, Scott Arthur writes:
> > The Yeoman Warders are descended from the ancient band of warders who, from
> > early in the Tower's history, had the responsibility for guarding the gates
> > and royal prisoners. From the reign of Henry VIII (1509-47), these duties
> > were carried out by the King's Yeomen at the Tower who were entitled to wear
> > the royal livery - a version of which is still worn. The uniform which most
> > visitors see today is the blue undress uniform introduced in 1858 and worn
> > as the Yeoman Warders' normal working dress. The red and gold state dress is
> > only worn for special occasions, ceremonies, church parades and when royalty
> > visits the Tower. Modern Yeoman Warders (of whom there are about 40) are
> > still Extraordinary Members of the Queen's Bodyguard and are all former
> > warrant officers from Her Majesty's Forces with an honourable service record
> > of at least 22 years.
> > +++++
> >
> > Hope that helps
> >
> > Scott A
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> And here's me thinking it was a chain of resturants.
>
> regards
> lawrence
and i was thinking it was something that works well to water-
down tonic...
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