Soldier & Yeoman Guard at the Tower of London 1956
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph captures a moment of traditional pageantry at the Tower of London in 1956. The image features a Yeoman Warder, or Beefeater, in his blue undress uniform, which is detailed with the red “ER” royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II. Standing beside him is a member of the Foot Guards, likely from the Coldstream Guards as indicated by the red plume and button spacing, wearing a winter grey greatcoat and a tall bearskin cap. They are positioned against the ancient stone masonry of one of the Tower’s historic buildings, with a black sentry box visible in the background. This archival print is a remarkable record of British ceremonial life during the mid-twentieth century, making it a perfect resource for historical research, editorial use, or as a unique piece of nostalgic wall art.
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