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What is the role of a Beefeater?

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Krissy
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quotePosted at 19:58 on 12th May 2010
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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 20:33 on 12th May 2010

Beefeaters are guards at the Tower of London. They are also known as Yeoman Warders responsible for looking after the Crown Jewels and prisoners. Today the Yeoman Warders are themselve's a tourist attraction as well as tour guides

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