Four Yeomen Warders posing for the camera at the Tower of London. The Warders have custody of the gates and are entitled to wear the royal livery. The nickname 'Beefeater' began in the 17th century and referred to their good diet.

Date:
1870 - 1900
Location:
Tower of London, Tower Hill, Tower Hamlets, Greater London Authority, EC3
Reference:
DD97/00240
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Content

This is part of the Collection: YOR01 York and Son Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Curator: Birks, David

Keywords

Medieval Castle, Custom And Tradition, People Posed