Yeoman Warder Collection (#2)

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

The royal coach, 20th century. Royal Britain, coronation souvenir card

The queens visit at the opening of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, London, 1886, (1900). Indian subjects bow to Queen Victoria, Empress of India

The Grand Staircase, Buckingham Palace, London, 1900. The official London residence of the British monarch. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)

A Yeoman of the Guard, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905). Original painting by Sir John Everett Millais

Beefeater and Spanish soldier, 19th century. Artist: Lucien Besche
Beefeater and Spanish soldier, 19th century. Costume design by Lucien Besche

King George V in his robes as sovereign of the Order of Bath, c1930s. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

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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.