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Re: What's a Beefeater?
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Fri, 25 Feb 2000 21:48:52 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Scott Arthur writes:
> They can be found at the Tower of London:
> http://www.hrp.org.uk/images/tol/home/tol.jpg
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> The ToL has its own site:
> http://www.hrp.org.uk/index2.htm
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> This above claims that the real name for these is "The Yeoman Warders". See:
> http://www.hrp.org.uk/tol/wts10.htm
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> +++++
> 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.
> +++++
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> Hope that helps
Thanks.
Alan
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