Topic: Worlds oldest existing unit in active service

LeEnfield · August 6th, 2006

Yeoman of The Tower Of London......Thirty-seven Yeoman Warders -- also called "Beefeaters"-- live at the Tower, as its guards: a tradition that goes back to King Henry VIII's bodyguards, established in 1485.
New Yeoman Warders are sworn in on Tower Green after the Tower has closed to the public. The oath of allegiance dates back to 1337. After the ceremony the new recruit joins the other Yeoman Warders and his health is toasted by the Chief Yeoman Warder from the ceremonial punch bowl.

August 6th, 2006
LeEnfield Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	Yeoman of The Tower Of London......Thirty-seven Yeoman Warders -- also called "Beefeaters"-- live at the Tower, as its guards: a tradition that goes back to King Henry VIII's bodyguards, established in 1485. New Yeoman Warders are sworn in on Tower Green after the Tower has closed to the public. The oath of allegiance dates back to 1337. After the ceremony the new recruit joins the other Yeoman Warders and his health is toasted by the Chief Yeoman Warder from the ceremonial punch bowl. __________________ LeEnfield Rides again Last edited by LeEnfield; August 6th, 2006 at 23:09.