Beefeater Collection (#2)

Punch cartoon: Toilette - woman in a Beefeater costume (engraving)
6034813 Punch cartoon: Toilette - woman in a Beefeater costume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Toilette - woman in a Beefeater costume)

The Meeting of Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1863) and General Outram illustration from
IL193444 The Meeting of Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1863) and General Outram illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Children in the Tower of London
CW14161 Children in the Tower of London by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; British, out of copyright

The Fall of Clarendon
BUR17328 The Fall of Clarendon by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre, UK; (add.info.: Fall of Earl Clarendon in 1667; ); eBury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre; English

The Lord Mayor of London presenting President Loubet of France with a gold casket (colour litho)
2795741 The Lord Mayor of London presenting President Loubet of France with a gold casket (colour litho) by French School

Opening of the New Townhall at Bradford, Sketches in the Streets (engraving)
1620934 Opening of the New Townhall at Bradford, Sketches in the Streets (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient and Modern, Tower of London, London
Ancient and Modern uniforms at the Tower of London, London. Date: circa 1930s

A Beefeater at the Tower (engraving)
587905 A Beefeater at the Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Beefeater at the Tower)

Beefeater (coloured engraving)
560075 Beefeater (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beefeater. Published 1805.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

A Yeoman Of The Guard, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5042978 A Yeoman Of The Guard, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Waiting for the Queen at Coalbrookdale gates, from Dickinson
GHL8256 Waiting for the Queen at Coalbrookdale gates, from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851, published 1854 (colour litho) by Nash

Progress in State: The Royal State Coach
GHL6133 Progress in State: The Royal State Coach by Bundy, Edgar (1862-1922); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

The Fall of Edward Hyde (1609-74), 1st Earl of Clarendon, 1861 (oil on canvas)
SAG186999 The Fall of Edward Hyde (1609-74), 1st Earl of Clarendon, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Beefeater (colour litho)
3650317 Beefeater (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beefeater. Illustration for London Characters (Aunt Louisas London Toy Books)

The arrival at the main entrance of the Imperial Institute of the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York
607477 The arrival at the main entrance of the Imperial Institute of the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Duchess of Teck, and Princess May (engraving) by English School

The Burning of Blounts Pamphlet by the Hangman, c. 1910 (litho)
IL433774 The Burning of Blounts Pamphlet by the Hangman, c.1910 (litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Beefeater, 1936 (colour litho)
473468 A Beefeater, 1936 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series of humorous cigarette cards, Howlers, produced for Churchman s; ); English

Cover of guide to the Tower of London (chromolitho)
558636 Cover of guide to the Tower of London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior View of St. Johns Chapel, Tower of London, 1883 (w / c on paper)
GHL266304 Interior View of St. Johns Chapel, Tower of London, 1883 (w/c on paper) by Crowther, John (1837-1902); London Metropolitan Archives

Advertisement for the St. James Theatre in London, 1893 (litho)
STC135719 Advertisement for the St. James Theatre in London, 1893 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Prince and Princess of Wales at Manchester: Procession in the Exhibition Building
BAL127912 The Prince and Princess of Wales at Manchester: Procession in the Exhibition Building, from The Illustrated London News, 14th May 1887 (engraving) by English School

The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory and Wild Beasts in the Tower
6340341 The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory and Wild Beasts in the Tower by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Tiwer of London: the Armory)

London: A Beef Eater, Tower of London (b / w photo)
6006099 London: A Beef Eater, Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Beef Eater, Tower of London)

The Beefeater and the Drummer, a Sketch in the Tower (engraving)
1057516 The Beefeater and the Drummer, a Sketch in the Tower (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beefeater and the Drummer, a Sketch in the Tower)

Visitors to the Tower of London are showing around the castle by one of the resident Beefeaters. 1st March 1954

The Beach Boys visit the Tower of London. 7th November 1964

A beefeater guards the entrance to the Tower of London circa 1950s

Geoffrey Harcup, aged 4 years with Yeoman Warder David Sprake, 84. Sprake is seen here in the full dress uniform he will wear at the Palace. March 1952 C1113

The Horse Armoury in the Tower, January 1, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Horse Armoury in the Tower, January 1, 1800

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

Amateur theatrical Company presenting a historical review
A (sadly unnamed) Amateur theatrical Company presenting a historical review, operetta or pageant - the characters/roles represented include a medieval jester, an executioner

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

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

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The Beefeaters, also known as the Yeoman Warders of the Tower, have long been an iconic symbol of British history and tradition. Dating back to the 16th century, these distinguished guards have stood watch over the Tower of London with unwavering dedication. In a captivating illustration from the Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number in 1935, we catch a glimpse of these stalwart warders on their way to Easter service. Their striking uniforms and proud demeanor command respect and admiration. But it is not just their appearance that sets them apart. The Tower of London holds many secrets within its ancient walls, including tales of beheadings and intrigue. As depicted in another image from this collection, only at this historic site can you find a beheaded Guy with such a head – a chilling reminder of its dark past. Taking us even further back in time is Hannah Humphrey's publication from 1804 titled "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. " This enchanting artwork transports us into the world created by Jonathan Swift where giants roam. It serves as a reminder that legends like Gulliver's Travels continue to captivate our imagination centuries later. Moving forward to 1840, artist George Cruikshank brings us into The Stone Kitchen - an intricate portrayal that showcases everyday life during this era. Amidst bustling activity, one can almost hear pots clanging and smell delicious aromas wafting through the air. A black-and-white photograph captures yet another momentous occasion at the Tower – Yeoman Warders standing tall against time itself. Their presence evokes feelings of nostalgia for bygone eras while reminding us that some traditions endure throughout generations. Fast-forwarding again to more recent times, we witness King George VI inspecting these esteemed guardians during his reign. His visit highlights their continued importance within British society and their role in upholding royal traditions. Beyond their ceremonial duties, the Beefeaters have also faced challenges.