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Beefeaters


Comment on Beefeaters

The Beefeaters of the Tower of London are known by millions of people all over the world.Tourists and British natives alike, all love them and see them as one of the top things to see when visiting London.

Comment on Beefeaters posted 2007-10-01 by Marilyn Rueter from Espelkamp,Germany


Comment on Beefeaters

What priviledge did Edward V111 give to Beefeaters?

Comment on Beefeaters posted 2007-08-08 by G.L.Nash from Huddersfield


Comment on Beefeaters

They are a part of the Tower of London, a symbol like say a Greek Sentry Guard which is recognisble around the world. Made more so as they are your guides around the grounds.

Comment on Beefeaters posted 2006-12-05 by Stephen Cook from Somerset (East Harptree)


Comment on Beefeaters

These may be an icon of London, but have nothing to do with England as a whole

Comment on Beefeaters posted 2006-10-16 by Miles from Derbyshire


Comment on Beefeaters

I am the Live Interpretation Manager at the Tower of London. At the risk of splitting the vote, your piece on Beefeaters confuses the Yeomen of the Guard (Henry VII's bodyguard) and the Yeoman Warders of the Tower (founded deep in the Middle Ages and subsequently given the rights and uniform of the soveriegn's bodyguard. Your picture shows a former Chief Yeoman Warder. Both Bodies are known as Beefeaters, though.

Comment on Beefeaters posted 2006-05-02 by Chris Gidlow from Tower of London


Comment on Beefeaters

because they are a part of our heritage.

Comment on Beefeaters posted 2006-01-25 by john ball from spain


Comment on Beefeaters

One of the first things that pops into mind when I think of england and when other people I talk to do. Part of the whole history and culture.

Comment on Beefeaters posted 2006-01-20 by Jane Axelrod from USA


Comment on Beefeaters

Founded by Henry Tudor (VII), a Welshman.

Comment on Beefeaters posted 2006-01-16 by Tony Willicombe from Penarth