A Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour guide keeps the crowd smiling and laughing during a Thursday, December 9, 2010 visit to the Tower of London by Jerry and Judy Clark.
I had a history teacher exactly the same as this guy. Strict, intelligent and a great dry sense of humour. He was so educational for students. He was an Outstanding teacher and I love history because of him.
You were very fortunate. Definitely jealous. History is definitely one of my favourite subjects. We had a chemistry teacher in highschool like this sadly I wasn't one of the lucky ones to get him.
Every time I visit the UK I'm reminded of the civility of your home. I enjoy every moment of every stay. I'm honored to visit your many historic treasures. As a longtime newspaper owner, there's nothing like the English press!
Just saw him last week, he's back from surgery and he must have spent his recovery time brushing up his routine. It kept us all enthralled for over an hour. History presented as entertainment, WOW.
He was our guide when we went through in May 2012, and he was great, if you do not have a sense of humor, maybe you would want a different guide, but as a fellow retired military member (US Marines), I thoroughly enjoyed it
Absolutely brilliant. He's found he perfect way to ensure the group would want to hear what he has to say - executed with military precision, with a perfect understanding of human beings, both historical and living. This is one of the best video series I've ever seen on here. Thank you.
I love the way he doesn't put up with any nonsense - we need more of him, in theatres cinemas, restaurants etc. Everywhere where other people who cannot behave, annoy us. Brilliant stand up 'performance'.
I have to confess that at first I though they are just a guard. Later I found out that they are actually highly experience soldier or military man. That's impressive because I can't imagine these people could be generous enough to give tourist a walking tour. They are the best!
Any-1 else notice how the kids in the foreground only really took notice when the Yeoman started talking about "sh*t" ?,lol.Especially the kid chomping away on his gum! This man is a real gem & I would pay double the entrance fee to take the tour with him as guide.All four of the clips are pure magic! Thanx to whoever uploaded them.They make me proud to be English,for a change!
I had the good fortune to work with this Gentleman a few years back and it was an absolute pleasure one of the funniest 4 day shifts I have ever done . He is not just a bloody good Beefeater he is respected in other fields as well ,
I went on this guy's tour and he is BRILLIANT! We had a discussion after the tour about richard 2nd - he is possibly the scariest and most charismatic man i have ever met! Superb!!!!
This Yeoman Warder is Bill Callaghan. Bills Style reminds me of my History teacher, Mr Fountain. I've never forgot Mr Fountains lesson on Spanish Conquistadors whilst hunting Inca gold, having to drink their horses blood, then each others piss as they trekked across the peruvian desert after exhausting their water supplies. More Wine Baldrick?
Priceless... In his head he is still in the Army. I came across many characters like this whilst in the Services. Sense of humour second to none. Its a wonder he wasn't telling them to get a haircut and "Stand still you 'orrible little man"
An absolute distillation of every Sarntmajor I ever met. Bowel laughingly funny, a man`s man, demanding yet totally deserving of respect, which he invariably returns in full measure - unless you fcuk with him. Wrath descends, terrible and painful - but still achingly funny. The best of men, the absolute best of the British Army. Thank you, Sir. Old squaddy.
Went to the Tower of London today and took the same tour. You can see in 8 years since this was shot, some of the political incorrectness has been taken out of the warders attitude and some of the more gruesome parts of Henry's activities that are told in this series. Only about 20% though and the tour is a must. And free. Hilarious and engaging even to this day. If you are going to visit London for the history of places like this, ToL is a must.
@shnuggydunks Very well said,my friend.That man was a consummate professional and would put many a history professor to shame.Hi sense of timing,appropriate content,masterful balance of the farcical and facts and depth of perspective-all are perfect.
Just like my old training Sergeant major, I can remember many of our training sergeants and sergeant majors being like this, but no one dare laugh or we would have been deep in the S--T
Absolutely fantastic this gentleman should train school teachers, that way the youth of today might just listen when spoken to and show a little respect for a more knowledgeable older generation. Well entertained . . . . . . thank you..... Spider!
I have viewed this many many times! Absolutely brilliant especially after listening to the rantings of the egomaniac Alex Salmond and that twit Cable and his acolytes. Bill Callaghan for Leader!! Well, he would have a job to do worse than the fawning of Dave. Snag is, the twits are in charge and complacancy rules!
@wildbill118 We're planning on going to London at some point, I now because of these videos want to visit the tower, any idea how I can ensure we'd get Bill as our guide? I feel the need to be abused ! ;) Very, very funny guy!
Thanks for posting this, Jec0066! ^_^ Much appreciated. I went on a tour of our beautiful tower and grounds about 7 years ago, and the guide we had was just plain miserable, and clearly hated his job. >_< I'm now tempted to go again and see if I can find this guy. Did you get his name?
A very expensive curio show that Albert and Mountbatten paid dearly for so that those fabulous babes can look like the everlasting light . . . for the dogs.
This is what I am talking about the world wants to be all PC and turn generations to come into soft bellied, ignorant fools but with people like him still in our midst to slap the silly out of the oversensitive we have hope. Thank you by Bill Callaghan for restoring my faith that good humour is not synonymous with bad language.
I... how... Are you serious?! His name is Bill Callaghan, he is a Yeoman Warder (also known as a Beefeater); this is his title, not his name. The Yeomans have defended the fortress for centuries and served the monarchs who once lived there. Today the Yeomans are more of a ceremonial position, but they do have many jobs to perform, least of which is giving tours to tourists. Please do not make such an ignorant statement again!
"Where (are) you from"?, Äustralia...", ..."Be quiet". Bloody beautiful. Bloody Aussies, some of them don't know shit from clay, and I'd know, cause I'm an Aussie, and yes, 'they' are bloody everywhere, they mean well, but just lacked a bit of Parental discipline during their formative years. Except me, of course.
@MegaRedwinelover Fortunately you're quite wrong! I know Bill Callaghan better than most and although away from work at present it is not a result of stress brought about by the posting of these videos, he's rather pleased at the response and his employers have been very complimentary and supportive over this issue. Your comment is neither accurate nor helpful. Please remove it. He'll be back to work next Thursday ins'Allah!
It's funny how the UK today is one of the most free and liberal countries in the world, yet we have one seriously fucked up history XD Mind you, our history is probably our chief export. Some messed up shit went down here over the years, and I guess people love hearing about it :P
Totally invective of British humour. This guy is regimented and without saying to much, very much still attached to service. Still a very funny guy. Disappointed that relic to the queen behaves in that manor but all in good fun
yeo·man (ymn) n. 1. a. An attendant, servant, or lesser official in a royal or noble household. b. A yeoman of the guard. 2. A petty officer performing chiefly clerical duties in the U.S. Navy. 3. An assistant or other subordinate, as of a sheriff. 4. A diligent, dependable worker. 5. A farmer who cultivates his own land, especially a member of a former class of small freeholders in England. Don't spout unnecessary bullshit.
All these guys are ex British squaddies, and this is squaddie humor. Our allies through all history have always commented on the British military humor, even in defeat we make jest, indeed in 1066 Harold said watch him, he'll have some f-ckers eye out:)
This Warden makes light of what was a bad thing that accords us. As a decent upstanding population (we are) I would like to think that this is all in the past. I hear you asking' but is it. Simple anser is no its not. We send people to their deaths every bloody day. Robert Munsey to say a few. Also Charles Arthur Salvador - someone who should of got the axe by all accords but is still trying to survive the hell hold of the Warden. Look it up, because 'we' don't chop heads off it don't mean it don't happens behind closed doors?
chewing gum = likes chewing gum, nothing else. He is just concentrating and listening and as I see, enjoying the show. He might not understand every words, as his mother tongue might not certainly be English. Dont you think?
I had a history teacher exactly the same as this guy. Strict, intelligent and a great dry sense of humour. He was so educational for students. He was an Outstanding teacher and I love history because of him.
Scott Quinn Off topic slightly but i had a maths teacher like that and loved maths because of it.
You were very fortunate. Definitely jealous. History is definitely one of my favourite subjects.
We had a chemistry teacher in highschool like this sadly I wasn't one of the lucky ones to get him.
Every time I visit the UK I'm reminded of the civility of your home. I enjoy every moment of every stay. I'm honored to visit your many historic treasures. As a longtime newspaper owner, there's nothing like the English press!
It is British banter at it's finest!! lol
Jerry Clark its ”warder” not ”warden”. Your welcome
You're always welcome Jerry.
Just saw him last week, he's back from surgery and he must have spent his recovery time brushing up his routine. It kept us all enthralled for over an hour.
History presented as entertainment, WOW.
He was our guide on Friday, absolutely brilliant guy!
Just loved this. As a teacher I wish I could say things like this. Interesting, entertaining and yet informative.
Utterly brilliant.
I learnt more about London's Tower and Palace in these video clips from this person than any book or film.
He was our guide when we went through in May 2012, and he was great, if you do not have a sense of humor, maybe you would want a different guide, but as a fellow retired military member (US Marines), I thoroughly enjoyed it
Absolutely brilliant. He's found he perfect way to ensure the group would want to hear what he has to say - executed with military precision, with a perfect understanding of human beings, both historical and living. This is one of the best video series I've ever seen on here. Thank you.
I had the same guy....loved every moment of the tour
I was captivated. For nearly 9 minutes. Thank you.
LOL, He does have great technique. He's hilarious, love the jokes also.
Brilliant series!! Ive really enjoyed the last 34 minutes :-) Thanks for uploading these :-)
I love the way he doesn't put up with any nonsense - we need more of him, in theatres cinemas, restaurants etc. Everywhere where other people who cannot behave, annoy us. Brilliant stand up 'performance'.
Squaddie ( Army ) humour at it`s best .
Whoever has uploaded this, you have done a great service to many.Thank you.
I have to confess that at first I though they are just a guard. Later I found out that they are actually highly experience soldier or military man. That's impressive because I can't imagine these people could be generous enough to give tourist a walking tour.
They are the best!
Love his humor , makes a tour so enjoyable 😄
Any-1 else notice how the kids in the foreground only really took notice when the Yeoman started talking about "sh*t" ?,lol.Especially the kid chomping away on his gum! This man is a real gem & I would pay double the entrance fee to take the tour with him as guide.All four of the clips are pure magic! Thanx to whoever uploaded them.They make me proud to be English,for a change!
This guy is brilliant!!
I had the good fortune to work with this Gentleman a few years back and it was an absolute pleasure one of the funniest 4 day shifts I have ever done . He is not just a bloody good Beefeater he is respected in other fields as well ,
When I finally get to London I would love to get him as a tour guide.
I luv this MAN!!! :)
I went on this guy's tour and he is BRILLIANT! We had a discussion after the tour about richard 2nd - he is possibly the scariest and most charismatic man i have ever met! Superb!!!!
This Yeoman Warder is Bill Callaghan.
Bills Style reminds me of my History teacher, Mr Fountain. I've never forgot Mr Fountains lesson on Spanish Conquistadors whilst hunting Inca gold, having to drink their horses blood, then each others piss as they trekked across the peruvian desert after exhausting their water supplies.
More Wine Baldrick?
Priceless... In his head he is still in the Army. I came across many characters like this whilst in the Services. Sense of humour second to none. Its a wonder he wasn't telling them to get a haircut and "Stand still you 'orrible little man"
great fella. I should try and see him the next time I am in London
This is just great!
What a STAR!!!!!
You don't mess with a Yeoman! you laugh with him!!! :)
Such a great guy and fantastic video. thank you
An absolute distillation of every Sarntmajor I ever met.
Bowel laughingly funny, a man`s man, demanding yet totally deserving of respect, which he invariably returns in full measure - unless you fcuk with him.
Wrath descends, terrible and painful - but still achingly funny.
The best of men, the absolute best of the British Army.
Thank you, Sir.
Old squaddy.
Wow, cant believe this was 11 years ago. I have visited Tower of London and spoke with Billy a few times.
Brilliant story teller
Give that man a medal!!
This has got to be one of the funniest postings I have ever seen.
I have to visit England one day.
i went to the tower in oct 2010 really brilliant time there hopefully can go again soon
Went to the Tower of London today and took the same tour. You can see in 8 years since this was shot, some of the political incorrectness has been taken out of the warders attitude and some of the more gruesome parts of Henry's activities that are told in this series. Only about 20% though and the tour is a must. And free. Hilarious and engaging even to this day. If you are going to visit London for the history of places like this, ToL is a must.
So good! Thank you for posting.
"Really don't like children..." Cracks me up every time :)
outstanding typical brit squaddie
Great video...well worth checking out the other 3 parts
A very amusing and entertaining chap!
@shnuggydunks Very well said,my friend.That man was a consummate professional and would put many a history professor to shame.Hi sense of timing,appropriate content,masterful balance of the farcical and facts and depth of perspective-all are perfect.
A true master at work.
English humor at its finest. Loved it
@cacecil
Happy to say Bill returned to work today and will be back on tours tomorrow!
A wonderful and funny lesson in history! and all the youths listening seemed more concerned about their hair!!! Quick, put me hood up!! lol!!
Non PC! Oh how wonderfully refreshing. Great patter coupled to a seamless pool of knowledge.....
He should go into teaching. Absolutely Brilliant!
I think the BBC should sign him up for the 'Horrible History' children's series.
Jeannie N
Irish gift of the gab!
Just like my old training Sergeant major, I can remember many of our training sergeants and sergeant majors being like this, but no one dare laugh or we would have been deep in the S--T
this it whae they need pure class
And today Sgt. Bill Callaghan came out on the evening standard. Brillian but I enjoyed the tour with Sgt. Phllips as well.
Brilliant stuff!
Wonderful and funny guy
"High fat, floaty poo" *falls on the floor laughing*
Merry Christmas to all in London! I miss not being there now....but I'll return soon! Thanks for the wonderful hospitality when I am there!
Hopefully you have been back since and now covid has died down may we see you again soon.
@@mavos1211 we are hopeless Anglofiles... never miss a chance to experience the saviors of Western Civilization!
@@jec0066 see you soon then! 😉
Brilliant. I note that some other Yeoman Warders are emulating his style now
great post very funny
What a beast!
Absolutely fantastic this gentleman should train school teachers, that way the youth of today might just listen when spoken to and show a little respect for a more knowledgeable older generation.
Well entertained . . . . . . thank you.....
Spider!
Brilliant
@MrGoneTroppo Most of this group is from Australia, listen close during the beginning of the video.
I missed talking with him by 15 minutes..........gutted, not literally...wrong era, hee
I have viewed this many many times! Absolutely brilliant especially after listening to the rantings of the egomaniac Alex Salmond and that twit Cable and his acolytes. Bill Callaghan for Leader!!
Well, he would have a job to do worse than the fawning of Dave.
Snag is, the twits are in charge and complacancy rules!
@wildbill118 We're planning on going to London at some point, I now because of these videos want to visit the tower, any idea how I can ensure we'd get Bill as our guide? I feel the need to be abused ! ;) Very, very funny guy!
Thanks for posting this, Jec0066! ^_^ Much appreciated. I went on a tour of our beautiful tower and grounds about 7 years ago, and the guide we had was just plain miserable, and clearly hated his job. >_< I'm now tempted to go again and see if I can find this guy. Did you get his name?
He has got to be a retired High School Principal.
One of the few people i'd happily be insulted by.
I know him his name is bill and a good friend of mine
@smithyduk they still are in the army technicaly!
A very expensive curio show that Albert and Mountbatten paid dearly for so that those fabulous babes can look like the everlasting light . . . for the dogs.
Lisa, lisa. Sad lisa, lisa.
lololololololololololo flippin quality
@MikeCCOB How did you come to that totally off the wall conclusion oh "Brain of Britain"?
WHACK! and everybody jumps.... lol
This is what I am talking about the world wants to be all PC and turn generations to come into soft bellied, ignorant fools but with people like him still in our midst to slap the silly out of the oversensitive we have hope. Thank you by Bill Callaghan for restoring my faith that good humour is not synonymous with bad language.
I... how... Are you serious?!
His name is Bill Callaghan, he is a Yeoman Warder (also known as a Beefeater); this is his title, not his name. The Yeomans have defended the fortress for centuries and served the monarchs who once lived there.
Today the Yeomans are more of a ceremonial position, but they do have many jobs to perform, least of which is giving tours to tourists.
Please do not make such an ignorant statement again!
"Where (are) you from"?,
Äustralia...",
..."Be quiet".
Bloody beautiful.
Bloody Aussies, some of them don't know shit from clay, and I'd know, cause I'm an Aussie, and yes, 'they' are bloody everywhere, they mean well, but just lacked a bit of Parental discipline during their formative years.
Except me, of course.
Go London
You are allowed in. And the "Fish and Chips" would have been tourist muck.
Fucking legend
@MegaRedwinelover
Fortunately you're quite wrong!
I know Bill Callaghan better than most and although away from work at present it is not a result of stress brought about by the posting of these videos, he's rather pleased at the response and his employers have been very complimentary and supportive over this issue. Your comment is neither accurate nor helpful. Please remove it. He'll be back to work next Thursday ins'Allah!
It's funny how the UK today is one of the most free and liberal countries in the world, yet we have one seriously fucked up history XD Mind you, our history is probably our chief export. Some messed up shit went down here over the years, and I guess people love hearing about it :P
Far left trying to throw out far right, not a good thing. There must be a rational balance, it's just a matter of when it will come.
I suppose it's because of the seriously f_ked up history, that the UK is one of the most free and liberal countries in the world...
I live in the UK and it's not that free. In fact it is the most surveilled nation on earth.
lol.hilarious
3:20 briliant :D:D:D
Totally invective of British humour. This guy is regimented and without saying to much, very much still attached to service. Still a very funny guy. Disappointed that relic to the queen behaves in that manor but all in good fun
see that ? thats a hill !
yeo·man (ymn)
n.
1.
a. An attendant, servant, or lesser official in a royal or noble household.
b. A yeoman of the guard.
2. A petty officer performing chiefly clerical duties in the U.S. Navy.
3. An assistant or other subordinate, as of a sheriff.
4. A diligent, dependable worker.
5. A farmer who cultivates his own land, especially a member of a former class of small freeholders in England.
Don't spout unnecessary bullshit.
gobby Australians at it again! haha
@MegaGigglesz Probably because you had no knowledge at all about History and were completely baffled by what he was talking about
u guys know that he is just playing a part ive been their
All these guys are ex British squaddies, and this is squaddie humor. Our allies through all history have always commented on the British military humor, even in defeat we make jest, indeed in 1066 Harold said watch him, he'll have some f-ckers eye out:)
Carl Maison exacly
Anyone who can shut up young Aussies should be in my Canberra classrooms.
Pay him twice what he get now.
Imagine they still do public execution and it become a big tourist attraction.
High treason claridges hotel
lol they are all americans.
This Warden makes light of what was a bad thing that accords us. As a decent upstanding population (we are) I would like to think that this is all in the past. I hear you asking' but is it. Simple anser is no its not. We send people to their deaths every bloody day. Robert Munsey to say a few. Also Charles Arthur Salvador - someone who should of got the axe by all accords but is still trying to survive the hell hold of the Warden. Look it up, because 'we' don't chop heads off it don't mean it don't happens behind closed doors?
chewing gum = likes chewing gum, nothing else. He is just concentrating and listening and as I see, enjoying the show. He might not understand every words, as his mother tongue might not certainly be English. Dont you think?