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| One of the most popular Tower attractions involves people: The Yeoman Warders to be exact. They were originally established in 1485 as King Henry VIII's bodyguard. They are perhaps best known for their gorgeous scarlet and gold dress uniforms which date to 1552 and are worn on state occassions. They are usually seen at the Tower in the blue undress uniform granted to them by Queen Victoria in 1858. The Yeoman Warders, also known as the beefeaters, are armed with a haberd or pike known as a partisan. The Chief Warder carries a staff surmounted by a silver model of the White Tower, while his second-in-command, The Yeoman Gaoler, posesses a ceremonial axe. |
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