Beefeaters Want Pay Rise
(Special Correspondent N2.PA.)
LONDON. Dec. 25. Beefeaters sit the Tower of London or to give them their correct title, the Yeomen Wardens—want more money. “They are alt top chap* increased from 5* to fl* 9d daily. There are 38 of them, ail former staff sergeants or sergeant majors, who are drawing army pensions and have married quarters within the Tower. "They are aknJ top chap*
working ail the tame, you know,” seed Ooknel Sir Thom** Burtrter. resident governor of the Tower. “They have exceptional service qtsahflcartacne and record*. They are ouMending men." The Yeomen pertain ceremontal guard duties, act a* night and week-end watchmen and a senior yeoman take* pert each night to the traditional keys ceremony.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 30015, 27 December 1962, Page 11
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