Yeoman Warder in undress uniform at the Tower of London

Personnel appointed to each of the 38 established Yeoman Warders posts in the Tower of London nowadays are all retired Warrant Officers of the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines. This method of recruiting was introduced by the Duke of Wellington in 1826 when he became the Constable of the Tower.

On most days, the Yeoman Warders will be seen in the Tower grounds wearing a more functional Blue Undress uniform of Victorian origin which is loosely based on the traditional design. However, for certain ceremonies and church parades, they still continue to wear their Tudor livery and carry their impressive pike-type weapons which are correctly known as 'partizans'.

As an integral part of their employment, the Warders are required to live with their families on the premises like a small village community. Those parts of the grounds which are inaccessible for visitors are their private houses. - Camelot Village.

Photographed at the Tower of London

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Taken on: April 6, 2006

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Sets appears in: • Tower of London

Groups appears in: • Tower of London • traditional Male Hat (Europe)

Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ20, f/2.8, 1/60 sec, 7.4mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

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Exposure Time:	0.017 sec (1/60)
Focal Length:	7.4mm
ISO:	200
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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Landscape
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