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"The Yeoman Warder: Guardians of History and Tradition" Step back in time to the Stone Kitchen, 1840, as depicted by the talented artist George Cruikshank

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Stone Kitchen, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank

The Stone Kitchen, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Stone Kitchen, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Queen Opening Parliament: Procession in the Peers Corridor, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Queen Opening Parliament: Procession in the Peers Corridor, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Queen Opening Parliament: Procession in the Peers Corridor, 1876. Queen Victoria...accompanied by their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Yeomen of the Guard at the Tower in their New Costume, 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Yeomen of the Guard at the Tower in their New Costume, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Yeomen of the Guard at the Tower in their New Costume, 1858. Beefeaters get new uniforms. The warders are a study, with their black velvet hats and particoloured ribbons

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Yeoman of King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Yeoman of King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Yeoman of King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Officer of the King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Officer of the King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Officer of the King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Their Majesties The King and Queen, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Their Majesties The King and Queen, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Their Majesties The King and Queen, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The opening of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition by the Queen - Twixt East and West, 1886

The opening of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition by the Queen - Twixt East and West, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The opening of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition by the Queen - Twixt East and West, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Arch in the Dinner Pavilion... 1850. Creator: Unknown

Arch in the Dinner Pavilion... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Arch in the Dinner Pavilion, designed by M. Soyer, (Royal Agricultural Society of England Meeting and Exhibition), 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort at the Royal Italian Opera, 1849, (1901). Creator: Unknown

Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort at the Royal Italian Opera, 1849, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort at the Royal Italian Opera, 1849, (1901). The Queen (1819-1901) and her husband Prince Albert (1819-1861) at the theatre in Covent Garden, London

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901

Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901
Princess Alexandra as Queen of England: Her Majesty passing through the Royal Gallery at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, February 14, 1901

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: England, London, Tower of London, Beefeaters in State Dress

England, London, Tower of London, Beefeaters in State Dress

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: England, London, Tower of London, Tower Walls and Beefeater

England, London, Tower of London, Tower Walls and Beefeater

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday October 13. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday October 13. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday October 13. 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Tower Of London, Yeoman Warder, Beefeater (b / w photo)

The Tower Of London, Yeoman Warder, Beefeater (b / w photo)
3657162 The Tower Of London, Yeoman Warder, Beefeater (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower Of London, Yeoman Warder, Beefeater)

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the State Coach returning from their coronation in

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the State Coach returning from their coronation in Westminster Abbey, London
5207191 King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the State Coach returning from their coronation in Westminster Abbey, London, 1902 (litho) by Sheldon

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Grand Buffet, St. Georges Hall... 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Grand Buffet, St. Georges Hall... 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Buffet, St. Georges Hall, at the Garter Banquet, given for His Majesty the King of the French, 1844. Royal plate at Windsor Castle used for banquets

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Guard-Room, St Jamess Palace, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Guard-Room, St Jamess Palace, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Guard-Room, St Jamess Palace, 1844. Visitors in one of Londons royal palaces: the Armoury, or Guard-Room, forming the entrance to the suite of state rooms from the grand staircase

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: A Fresh Breeze, August 4, 1789. August 4, 1789. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

A Fresh Breeze, August 4, 1789. August 4, 1789. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Fresh Breeze, August 4, 1789

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Horse Armoury, Tower of London, November 1, 1809. November 1, 1809

Horse Armoury, Tower of London, November 1, 1809. November 1, 1809
Horse Armoury, Tower of London, November 1, 1809

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Tower of London Yeoman Warders, c1920. Creator: Unknown

Tower of London Yeoman Warders, c1920. Creator: Unknown
Tower of London Yeoman Warders, c1920. The famous London Beefeaters in their Tudor uniform. The ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: A Yeoman of the Guard, attending Queen Elizabeth on a Progress, c1800. Creator: NC Goodnight

A Yeoman of the Guard, attending Queen Elizabeth on a Progress, c1800. Creator: NC Goodnight
A Yeoman of the Guard, attending Queen Elizabeth on a Progress, c1800. A Yeoman Warder (also known as a Beefeater) of the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Original Beefeater, 1897. Creator: John Leech

Original Beefeater, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Original Beefeater, 1897. Soldier wearing a ruff and carrying a gun. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Buckingham Palace: The Grand Staircase, 1886

Buckingham Palace: The Grand Staircase, 1886. Interior of the royal residence in London. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Trooping the Colour Pageantry, 1937

Trooping the Colour Pageantry, 1937
Trooping the Colour Pageantry on the Kings official 42nd Birthday, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Lord Mayor [Brass Crosby] and Alderman Oliver, imprisoned in the Tower of London, 1771

The Lord Mayor [Brass Crosby] and Alderman Oliver, imprisoned in the Tower of London, 1771. Crosby and Oliver clashed with Parliament over the publication of parliamentary debates

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Tower of London, Stepney, London, 1883. Artist: John Crowther

Tower of London, Stepney, London, 1883. Artist: John Crowther
Tower of London, Stepney, London, 1883. View of the Tower of London showing the Byward Tower. The Bell Tower is placed out of its real position nearly an inch to the right in order to show the whole

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: An old friend with a new face or the baron in disguise, 1821

An old friend with a new face or the baron in disguise, 1821. A bison with the head of Bartolomeo Pergami is embraced by Queen Caroline

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Guildhall Crypt on the occasion of a state visit by Queen Victoria, City of London, 1851

The Guildhall Crypt on the occasion of a state visit by Queen Victoria, City of London, 1851. View showing Beefeaters, waiting staff carrying platters of food and figures in suits of armour

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: A serio comic extravaganza... 1820

A serio comic extravaganza... 1820. George IV seems to be dismissing a petition from the Lord Mayor, John Thomas Thorp, introduced by Alderman Matthew Wood (?)

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Assassination attempt on King George III, 1786. Artist: Francis Jukes

Assassination attempt on King George III, 1786. Artist: Francis Jukes
Scene depicting the attempt made by Margaret Nicholson to assassinate King George III at the entrance to St Jamess Palace, London, on August 2, 1786; showing the assassin approaching the King

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Yeoman of the Kings Guard, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne

Yeoman of the Kings Guard, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne
Yeoman of the Kings Guard, 1805. From Costume of Great Britain by William Henry Pyne

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on their way to the State Opening of Parliament, 1900s

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on their way to the State Opening of Parliament, 1900s
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on their way to the State Opening of Parliament, London, 1900s. Edward VII (1841-1910) and Alexandra (1844-1925) riding in the Royal coach

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Coronation Procession to the Abbey, 1937

The Coronation Procession to the Abbey, 1937. : Leaving Buckingham Palace. The Setting Forth for the Great Solemnity. King George ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Grand Staircase, Buckingham Palace, 1890

Grand Staircase, Buckingham Palace, 1890. From Picturesque London, by Percy Fitzgerald. [Ward & Downey, London, 1890]

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Victoria, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill

Victoria, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Victoria, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The Royal Regalia, Tower of London, c1903 (1903)

The Royal Regalia, Tower of London, c1903 (1903). The Royal Regalia and Crown Jewels have been housed at the Tower of London since 1303. From Living London, Vol. III, by George R. Sims

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Saluting the Kings keys at the Tower of London, c1903 (1903)

Saluting the Kings keys at the Tower of London, c1903 (1903). The Ceremony of the Keys, that occurs every night at the Tower of London, since 1340

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: A Yeoman of the Guard, attending Queen Elizabeth I on a progress. Artist: NC Goodnight

A Yeoman of the Guard, attending Queen Elizabeth I on a progress. Artist: NC Goodnight
A Yeoman of the Guard, attending Queen Elizabeth I on a progress

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Sergeant-Major Patrick Penrose, the Yeoman Porter, London, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co

Sergeant-Major Patrick Penrose, the Yeoman Porter, London, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Sergeant-Major Patrick Penrose, the Yeoman Porter, London, 1896. Sergeant-Major Penrose, Chief of the Yeoman Warders of the Tower, addressing a drummer of the 3rd Grenadier Guards

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: May Day parade in the Tower of London, 20th century

May Day parade in the Tower of London, 20th century. A print from Tower of London, printed and published by Gale and Polden Ltd, London

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Gog extricating Xit from the bear in the Lions Tower, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank

Gog extricating Xit from the bear in the Lions Tower, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Gog extricating Xit from the bear in the Lions Tower, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Magogs courtship, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank

Magogs courtship, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Magogs courtship, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Yeomen Warders on parade at the Tower of London, 1926-1927

Yeomen Warders on parade at the Tower of London, 1926-1927. Beefeaters being inspected on the occasion of escorting the governor of the Tower to St Peters Chapel, an Easter Sunday custom

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: Distribution of the Maundy Money by Yeomen Warders, Tower of London, 1926-1927

Distribution of the Maundy Money by Yeomen Warders, Tower of London, 1926-1927
Distribution of the Maundy Money by Yeomen Warders, Thursday before Easter, Tower of London, 1926-1927. Beefeaters carrying out an ancient custom

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: The royal coach on its way to open parliament, London, 1926-1927

The royal coach on its way to open parliament, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageYeoman Warder Collection: French noblemen and women, a yeomen of the guard, and a gentleman, 15th century (1849)

French noblemen and women, a yeomen of the guard, and a gentleman, 15th century (1849)
French noblemen and women, a yeomen of the guard and a gentleman, 15th century (1849). The image of the yeoman comes from a tapestry in the Church of St Paterne a Orleans



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"The Yeoman Warder: Guardians of History and Tradition" Step back in time to the Stone Kitchen, 1840, as depicted by the talented artist George Cruikshank. Amidst the bustling Tower of London, a Yeoman Warder stands tall, embodying centuries of history and tradition. In 1849, Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort graced the Royal Italian Opera with their presence. Amongst the opulent setting, a mysterious figure caught their attention - a Yeoman Warder silently observing from afar. Princess Alexandra herself witnessed the grandeur of King Edward VII's First Parliament opening in 1901. As she gazed upon this historic event, her eyes were drawn to a Beefeater standing proudly at attention. The Tower of London has always been synonymous with its iconic Beefeaters. Dressed in their striking state attire, they stand guard over England's rich heritage within those ancient walls. As we delve into history through The Graphic's front cover from October 13th, 1888; an unknown creator captures a moment frozen in time - a Yeoman Warder patrolling his post amidst whispers of intrigue and mystery. A black-and-white photograph transports us further back to witness another era unfold before our eyes. The stoic presence of a Beefeater at The Tower Of London reminds us that these guardians have stood strong for generations. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra embarked on their coronation journey in Westminster Abbey during 1902. Yet it was on their return journey where they encountered one more symbol of British pride - a Yeoman Warder escorting them home in regal splendor. Traveling even further back to St. Georges Hall in 1844 brings us face-to-face with The Grand Buffet – an extravagant feast fit for royalty guarded by vigilant yeomen warders who ensure order prevails amidst indulgence. Within St James's Palace Guard-Room lies a glimpse into the daily lives of these dedicated guardians.