3D Culture Corner Exercise 2, page 31.0:00
The Yeoman Warders A trip to London is never complete without a visit to the Tower of London.0:09
The site dates back to the 11th century and is guarded by the yeoman warders, or Beefeaters.0:24
King Henry VII first introduced beefeaters in 1485 when he used them as bodyguards.0:30
Their duties included looking after the prisoners in the Tower and guarding the crown jewels.0:36
These days, though, their main role is to act as guides for the many tourists that visit the Tower every year.0:42
They also take care of the eight big black ravens who live in the tower.0:48
There are 37 yeoman warders at the Tower who were in the armed forces for 22 years or more.0:53
They live in the Tower with their families.0:59
On 1 July 2007, a servicewoman, Moira Cameton, became the first female yeoman warder in the history of the institution.1:01
The Beefeaters are most famous for their striking red and gold uniform, but they actually only wear this on formal occasions.1:10
Most of the time they wear a dark blue uniform with red trimmings.1:18
No one is exactly sure where the name beefeater comes from.1:22
One theory says that the warders used to be paid with meat instead of money.1:26
Others say that the name comes from the French word buffettier.1:31
Buffettiers were guards in the palace of French kings.1:35
They protected the king's food.1:38
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