Beefeaters Collection

Queen Elizabeth II during the Maundy Money Ceremony at Carlisle Cathedral - The Queen distributes the Maundy Money. 23rd March 1978

Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number 1935
Front cover of The Illustrated London News conjuring up the pomp and pageantry of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V with a parade of liveried riders

Beefeaters, Tower of London, Victorian period

In attendance at ceremony held by King Edward VIII Yeoman of the guard. February 1907 P013253

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)

Yeoman Warders of the Tower on their way to Easter service at St. Peter ad Vincula Chapel in the Tower of London after their annual inspection by the governor of the Tower. Date: 1936

Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London (b / w photo)
XJF466240 Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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

The Queen in the Gold State Coach passing Charring Cross Road, Trafalgar Square on her way to Westminster Abbey for her coronation. 2nd June 1953

Queen Elizabeth II- the Maundy Money Ceremony at Carlisle Cathedral - A photograph to remember for Children of the Almonry Alison Chadwick

Queen Elizabeth II - the Maundy Money Ceremony at Durham Cathedral - the Queen gives out the Maundy Money. 23rd March 1967

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

England, London, Tower of London, Beefeaters in State Dress

Tower of London Yeomen

Tower of London Warders, London, Victorian period

King George VI inspecting the Yeomen of the Guard
King George VI (1895-1952) inspecting the Yeomen of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The Yeomen are under the Captaincy of Arthur Chichester, Colonel The Lord Templemore (1880-1953). Date: 1939

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

Our Crowned and Consecrated King and Queen in the State Coach During the Coronation Procession on 12th May 1937
HJA247932 Our Crowned and Consecrated King and Queen in the State Coach During the Coronation Procession on 12th May 1937, from The Sketch, 19th May 1937 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Installation of Sir W M Gomm, GCB; GCSI, as Constable of the Tower, inspecting the Beefeaters (engraving)
1058195 Installation of Sir W M Gomm, GCB; GCSI, as Constable of the Tower, inspecting the Beefeaters (engraving) by Durand

Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to Londo
5893692 Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to Londo by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to London)

Tower of London, Beefeaters (chromolitho)
610613 Tower of London, Beefeaters (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower of London, Beefeaters)

The Bodyguard of the King of England (chromolitho)
735557 The Bodyguard of the King of England (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bodyguard of the King of England)

Maltese Beefeater (engraving)
2771947 Maltese Beefeater (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maltese Beefeater)

Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London
Yeoman Warders (also known as Beefeaters) at the Tower of London. Date: circa 1950s

Beefeater
A painting of a Yeomen Warder of Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Member of the Sovereigns Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary, popularly known as a Beefeater

Children playing on carts cutting up a newly-rolled
Children playing on carts and toys cutting up a newly-rolled gravel drive. More miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

The Assize Procession at Chester, the Javelin Men in their New Beefeaters Costume (b / w photo)
1601235 The Assize Procession at Chester, the Javelin Men in their New Beefeaters Costume (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Royal Body-Guard searching the Vaults of the Houses of Parliament before the Opening of the Session (engraving)
1613523 The Royal Body-Guard searching the Vaults of the Houses of Parliament before the Opening of the Session (engraving) by English School

The Return To London Of The York Dukes From The Trip To Australia, The Parade Passes Piccadilly Fra... (colour litho)
2798490 The Return To London Of The York Dukes From The Trip To Australia, The Parade Passes Piccadilly Fra... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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)

Queen Victoria entering the City of London at Temple Bar, engraved by G
GHL266798 Queen Victoria entering the City of London at Temple Bar, engraved by G. Tregear, 1837 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century) (after); London Metropolitan Archives

Beefeaters on Guard in St Peters Chapel (engraving)
1038303 Beefeaters on Guard in St Peters Chapel (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beefeaters on Guard in St Peters Chapel)

Beefeaters, Tower of London (b / w photo)
6033805 Beefeaters, Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beefeaters, Tower of London)

King Edward VII inspecting the Yeomen of the Guard at Marlborough House on 25 June (litho)
1593854 King Edward VII inspecting the Yeomen of the Guard at Marlborough House on 25 June (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queens Drawingroom Day, Yeomen of the Guard in the Mall going to Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1626461 Queens Drawingroom Day, Yeomen of the Guard in the Mall going to Buckingham Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queens Drawingroom Day)

On the Way to Her Majestys Drawing-Room, the Yeomen of the Guard marching down the Mall (engraving)
1062518 On the Way to Her Majestys Drawing-Room, the Yeomen of the Guard marching down the Mall (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Journey of the Sovereigns to England, Their Arrival in the Guildhall of London (Colour Litho)
2798723 The Journey of the Sovereigns to England, Their Arrival in the Guildhall of London (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Yeomen of the Guard in their Old and New Costumes (engraving)
2771701 Yeomen of the Guard in their Old and New Costumes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yeomen of the Guard in their Old and New Costumes)

Royal body guard searching the vaults (engraving)
587878 Royal body guard searching the vaults (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cover of the Illustrated London News (published on 3 February 1872)

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The Beefeaters, also known as the Yeoman Warders of the Tower, have been an iconic symbol of British history and tradition for centuries. In this captivating collection of images from the Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number 1935, we catch a glimpse into their esteemed role. One striking photograph showcases these distinguished men on their way to Easter service at the Tower of London. Clad in their traditional red and gold uniforms, they exude a sense of regality and honor. Another image captures them in attendance at a ceremony held by King Edward VIII himself - a testament to their importance within royal circles. Delving further back in time, we are transported to The Stone Kitchen in 1840 through the eyes of artist George Cruikshank. Here, we witness the yeomen diligently carrying out their duties with utmost dedication and precision. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes these guardians of history during the Victorian period. Standing tall against the backdrop of one of England's most formidable landmarks -the Tower itself- they embody strength and loyalty. Moving forward in time, King George VI inspects his faithful Yeomen Guard with pride and admiration. Their unwavering commitment is evident as they stand before him with unwavering resolve. Even Queen Victoria herself recognized their significance when she attended the Royal Italian Opera alongside her beloved Prince Consort in 1849. These brave men were there too, standing guard over her safety while she enjoyed an evening filled with culture and entertainment. Lastly, Princess Alexandra graces us with her presence at the opening ceremony for King Edward VII's First Parliament in 1901. Amongst all pomp and grandeur surrounding this historic event, it is clear that without these stalwart defenders by her side, such occasions would lack true majesty. From ancient traditions to modern times; from protecting royalty to preserving national treasures; they have remained steadfast guardians throughout history.