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03-MAR-2013

The Tower of London

Yeoman Warders
The main entrance of the Tower of London is at the Byward Tower, where you'll find the so-called Beefeaters or Yeoman Warders.
Dressed in historic clothes, they not only guard the tower, but also give guided tours of the fortress. One of the about 40 Yeoman Warders is known as the Ravenmaster, responsible for the ravens that have been living here for centuries
Legend has it that the Tower and the kingdom will fall if the ravens leave. Hence King Charles II placed the birds under royal protection and the wings of the ravens are clipped to prevent them from flying away.

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Dawn McKenzie-Wykes26-Mar-2013 18:04
Ha that guy on the left... pretty sure he was the one in my photos in 2008 when I was there... amazing city London, I loved it.
Dennis Hoyne21-Mar-2013 03:54
Nice shot, Jose! Thanks again for the interesting background info.
larose forest photos20-Mar-2013 17:48
Really interesting information. Love this classic shot. V
samikosemi20-Mar-2013 17:16
Great shot , i like it !
Tom LeRoy20-Mar-2013 16:52
Wonderful shot of the traditional dressed guards. Well done, Jose! V
laine20-Mar-2013 15:39
A friendly lot too...a nice shot to keep
Jim Coffman20-Mar-2013 14:35
Excellent capture,Jose!
Guest 20-Mar-2013 14:05
What a rich, interesting shot Jose. Love the double triangles of the composition, and the great colors. V
Walter Otto Koenig20-Mar-2013 13:19
Nice triple portrait with this background. "V"
Patrick Goossens20-Mar-2013 11:34
A great tradition.
vifut20-Mar-2013 11:19
Nice pose ... aaah these British ! (V)
Guest 20-Mar-2013 10:24
It's good to see the old traditions continue.
Yvonne20-Mar-2013 10:13
Wonderfully composed Jose! v
Bill Miller20-Mar-2013 07:52
So much history and with the Shard building intruding above the skyline.
Frank Tran20-Mar-2013 05:30
Great info & outstanding capture! V+
Gerard Koehl20-Mar-2013 05:16
Ils sont superbes dans leurs costumes. V
hge5420-Mar-2013 05:10
They take that legend seriously. During the bird flu epidemic, they put the ravens in isolation so they did not catch the disease that was killing so many birds. V
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