The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard is a bodyguard of the British monarch. The oldest British military corps still in existence, it was created by King Henry VII in 1485 after the …

Apr 4, 2023 · The Yeomen of the Guard : their history from 1485 to 1885 : and a concise account of the Tower Warders. Pagination frequently interrupted. No copyright page. In public domain. …

Memorandum on scheme for abolition of purchase of commissions for the Yeoman of the Guard 29 Apr 1861 Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA …

The Yeomen of the Guard were responsible for guarding the interior of the monarch’s palaces: they tasted all of the sovereign’s meals in case of poison, they prepared the monarch’s bed …

Dec 31, 2014 · The yeomen of the guard provided the effective indoor palace guard. They gave their attendance on the great or King's staircase and in the guard chamber, `40 by day, 20 to …

Yeomen of the Guard, the personal bodyguard of the sovereign of England, in continuous existence since they were established by King Henry VII in 1485. They should not be confused …

The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard (in-ordinary) or 'The Yeomen of the Guard' is based at St James's Palace. They are not from the Tower of London, or Tower/ Yeoman …

John Lund was a Yeoman Warder from 17 th February 1831 (age 43), replacing James East, to his death 26 February 1861, when he was replaced by James Tuffin (43).

Ranking below an Esquire, The Yeoman Guard at one time was England's “only” Standing Army until 1661. The Guard were to protect The King “in time of War” and to his Throne “in time of …

Apr 6, 2012 · The Body Guard of the Yeoman of the Guard was formed by Henry VII in the dazed aftermath of the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. Richard III was slain during this bloody …