Dubai, Prisoners at the London Tower

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1. The name Beefeater is of uncertain origin, with various proposed derivations. The term was common as early as the 17th century as a slang term for the English in general. The earliest connection to the Royal Household came as a reference to the Yeomen of the Guard by Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, who frequented the Court in 1669. In referring to the Yeomen of the Guard, he stated, "A very large ration of beef is given to them daily at the court, and they might be called Beef-eaters". The Beefeater name was carried over to the Yeomen Warders, due to the two corps' outward similarities and the Yeoman Warders' more public presence. Beefeaters also commonly produced and consumed broths made of beef, which were described as rich and hearty. These broths were known, at the time, as bef or beffy.
   
   While this is the most-cited origin, including by the Corps themselves, some etymologists have noted the term's similarity to hláf-æta, the Old English term for a menial servant, lit. "loaf-eater", the counterpart of hlaford "loaf-warden" and hlæfdige, which became "lord" and "lady" respectively. Conjectures that the name derives from buffetier (an Old French term meaning 'a waiter or servant') are not considered probable.
   
   Pulled from Wikipedia. Hope that helps.
2. Very very interesting, but WHY NOTHING ABOUT, at least, some of such prisoners as Thomas More and John Fisher (1534-1535), then here or in the vicinity executed; Edmund Campion, 1581, and Robert Southwell, 1595 – then both executed at Tyburn; and Philip Howard, who spent here 10 years , till his death?
3. Why are the warders called Beefeaters?
4. vampires are here!
5. unexpected laugh at 2:20 file 13 indeed! LOLOL the round file, file 13. i've said that for years!
6. I have always wanted to visit the the tower of London and the city it's self because their is so much history in the city and it is also one of the most haunted city's in the world and as someone who believes in ghosts it sounds like my kind of place.
7. very intresting thankyou
8. Can you imagine how freaked out the guards were when they woke up and realized the Bishop was gone. Bet they were counting their future in minutes.
9. Cool documentary!
10. Love this, My 11th Great Grandfather was a prisoner there, he was also a lieutenant at the tower before he became a prisoner there
11. Read The Autobiography of a Hunted Priest
12. LOVE these documentaries! So fascinating, thank you so much!
13. so cool
14. Why?
15. In the history of mankind, which kingdoms, dynasty, kings and queens and rulers and tyrants were not bloody thirsty evil monster doer and it still is happening in 21st century......
16. Very interesting.
17. Who cares about this anymore?
18. The crosses made from the skin or Oranges and the juice of it to secretly write the letter is one hell of genius idea
19. How can I get a copy of the book referenced with the written accounts from the Tower? Looking for references but can't find anywhere.
20. King James was such a little fag.
    Not that I don't like him.
    But he was still a little fag.
    In the literal sense.