Yeomen Warders Collection

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)

Britain Places Tower of London Beefeaters Yeomans

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

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

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]

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]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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"

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

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

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

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

Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London (colour litho)
1038184 Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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 (?)

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

The coronation of Edward VI, 20 February 1547, (1902). The procession through the streets of London of the nine-year-old king

Banqueting House, Whitehall. Distribution of Her Majestys Maundy, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Banqueting House, Whitehall. Distribution of Her Majestys Maundy, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

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"Yeomen Warders: Guardians of History and Tradition" Step back in time to the Stone Kitchen of 1840, as depicted by artist George Cruikshank. Amidst the bustling Tower of London, these iconic figures known as Yeoman Warders stand tall, embodying the spirit of Britain's rich heritage. From Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort gracing the Royal Italian Opera in 1849 to Princess Alexandra at King Edward VII's First Parliament opening in 1901, they have been a constant presence throughout significant moments in history. The Graphic's front cover from October 13th, 1888 captures their unwavering dedication. Clad in vibrant colors, these wardens protect one of England's most treasured landmarks with pride and honor. Whether guarding St. James's Palace or parading through Whitehall during King Edward VII's funeral procession in May 1910, their stoic presence commands respect and admiration. Intriguing lithographs showcase them within the Horse Armoury at the Tower of London or enjoying a grand feast at St. George's Hall. These snapshots offer glimpses into their daily lives while highlighting their role as custodians of tradition. Dating back even further to August 4th, 1789, Thomas Rowlandson immortalizes a Yeoman Warder amidst "A Fresh Breeze. " Their enduring legacy is evident as they weathered storms both literal and metaphorical throughout centuries. These guardians remain an integral part of British culture; their distinctive uniforms evoke a sense of nostalgia for times gone by. As we admire these yeomen warders captured on canvas or filmstrip alike - be it c1920 or November 1st, 1809 - we are reminded that they are not mere symbols but living embodiments of history itself.