Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему The guards of the Tower of London (6 класс)

the attention of tourists will attract solid men in unusual costumes.

This is the Yeomen guards or Beefeaters.

The yeomen guards have been guarding the tower of London since 1485, now their task is to receive visitors. They also take care of the eight big black crows that live in the tower.

1485, when he used Them as bodyguards.

Their duties included the observation of prisoners in the tower of London and the protection of the Royal jewels.

For a long time, the guard-yeoman could resign at any time and pass his place by inheritance.

jackets, embroidered with a crown of Tudors and roses - emblems of houses of York and Lancaster.

The Yeoman Warders

To form still relied sword and a seven-foot halberd. The costume has remained unchanged to the present day. But in fact, they wear it only for formal reasons. Most of the time they wear dark blue uniforms with red trim.

means literally "beef eaters".

The guards have always had the privilege of eating as much meat as they wish from the king's table.

However, the nickname stuck to them in the 17th century, and carries a negative connotation - the word expressed disdain for the fed to domestic servants.

of the Beefeaters is the caretaker of the ravens. To be a Beefeater is already an honor, to be the Ravenmaster of double honor.

Many ravens live in the tower. They became one of his symbols. In England there is a belief that when the last Raven leaves the tower-the British Kingdom will collapse.

All 36 of them here. The service in the tower taking soldiers from officers who have served at least 22 years old and having the distinguished service medal.

of visitors and act as a guide. Every night, like hundreds of years ago, they lock up the tower for the night. The ceremony never changes, only the name of the reigning monarch changes.