A foreground bollard briefly overlaps the warder during the pair's approach.
1946 · London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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The approaching pair remain at a distance against the courtyard's stone architecture — London, Greater London, 1946
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- 1946
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- London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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- Still 1 · 1.53s into the source clip
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Tower of London, circa 1946: a Yeoman Warder and dark-cloaked companion approach behind bollards, with tall windows and stone walls beyond.
The source is catalogued as 8mm home movie. This frame appears 1.53 seconds into the clip. Watch the source footage below to see the surrounding action.
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Ceremonial clothing becomes more distinct as the figures draw closer.
1946 · London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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The warder makes a small hand gesture near the end of the approach.
1946 · London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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Source footage and archive context
London United Kingdom-1946: Yeoman Warder and Cloaked Companion Walking Toward the Camera
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Source format: 8mm home movie.
Browse the collection: 1940s collection.
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Period detail
The decorated tunic, red-lined cape and brimmed hats provide costume detail, although these long-lived styles do not independently fix the date.
Film character
Soft projected-film detail, visible grain, uneven brightness and a blue-purple cast give the colour capture a pronounced archival texture.
Historical context
The Yeoman Warder's distinctive clothing connects the visible activity to the Tower of London's established ceremonial identity.
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Copyright licensing is separate from likeness and site permissions; two people and historic buildings are visible, while facial detail is soft.
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