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The Yeomen of the Guard; or, The Merryman and His Maid, is a Savoy Opera, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It premiered at the Savoy Theatre on 3 October 1888 and ran for 423 performances.
The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard is a bodyguard of the British monarch. The oldest British military corps still in existence, it was created by King Henry VII in 1485 after the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Mar 13, 2021 · Learn about the plot, music, and history of The Yeomen of the Guard, a Savoy Opera set in the Tower of London. Find libretto, vocal score, discography, reviews, illustrations, and more resources.
Learn about Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta set in the Tower of London, where a condemned soldier, a jester, and a strolling player are involved in a web of love and intrigue. Watch the production trailer and gallery, and read the plot summary and lyrics.
5 days ago · Learn about the history, role and uniform of the Yeomen of the Guard, the oldest of the Royal bodyguards and the oldest military corps in Britain. Find out when and where they appear in Royal events and ceremonies.
Yeomen of the Guard, the personal bodyguard of the sovereign of England, in continuous existence since they were established by King Henry VII in 1485. They should not be confused with the yeomen warders of the Tower of London, often called “Beefeaters,” who, like the Yeomen of the Guard, wear
Aug 20, 2012 · The BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Jane Glover perform Were I Thy Bride from Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard with soloists Heather Shipp and Toby Stafford-Allen This concert was broadcast...
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