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Apr 24, '08 4:40 AM
for everyone

When I saw this week's theme - Safe - I was at first at a loss as to what to post. Then I remembered a photo I took at Glastonbury Abbey last year, of a duck waddling past a deep water sign, ignoring the warning on it's way for a swim. I went to Flickr to look for it, and in the process came across this photo of a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London, I remembered my trip there last October and how much information this man passed on to the group of visitors he was guiding around the Tower, and I realised that his job is keeping history safe, not only by guarding the Tower and it's contents, (such as the Crown Jewels), but also by making sure that the history gets passed down to future generations, and boy is there a lot of history in the Tower of London. He bought the Tower to life, holding the interest of all those in the group, from the very young to the very old, making us laugh, making us cry, (or maybe that was just me, the sense of history was at times overwhelming), and at times making us jump with shock, (as he very graphically described a beheading).

If you visit London and only have time to 'do' one thing I strongly suggest that you pay a visit to the Tower of London, over 900 years of history in one place, it is fascinating.

http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/stories.aspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeomen_Warders

This photo was originally posted in a blog that I wrote about my trip to the Tower, along with lots of other photos and quite a lot of information, here's the link if you want to have a read:
http://viviennek.multiply.com/journal/item/15/London_in_chapters_-_Chapter_2_-_Friday

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ka2ka wrote on Apr 24

he he he ... look very safe !!

http://ka2ka.multiply.com/journal/item/117/Picture_Perfect_SAFE_

jayaramanms wrote on Apr 24

Beautiful. Lovely take on this week's theme. Thanks for sharing. Mine is at- http://jayaramanms.multiply.com/journal/item/136

lynne4 wrote on Apr 24

~chuckle~ .... love it!!!

mousepotato66 wrote on Apr 24

I love that relaxed pose he's in ~ taking a breather. :)
I had to stay in London for a couple of days last week to sit an exam down there, and had a whole day of sightseeing. Unfortunately I didn't make it to the Tower, but it's on my list for next time. :)
http://mousepotato66.multiply.com/journal/item/154/Picture_Perfect_Safe

cammiedreams wrote on Apr 24

It's a great day out, I did it several times with my kids... great shot
http://cammiedreams.multiply.com/journal/item/56/Picture_Perfect_-_Safe

howardx wrote on Apr 24

Nice one.....it's many years since I visited the Tower of London.

kilcavan wrote on Apr 24

Good photo. He looks like he is keeping himself safe by holding on to the wall ha ha

tabbynera wrote on Apr 24

They were my neighbours in London - I always had a lot of respect for them - I bet he was at school when I lived in London - nice memories and good photo
http://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/566/Picture_Perfect_Safe

smaragd wrote on Apr 24

Good snap, he looks so relax ;)
thank you for your visit on my blog

ummancan wrote on Apr 24

Very lovely picture and the story.I can imagine that really would make you laugh.
Mine is up.

yulietmanu wrote on Apr 24

Nice costume...& nice shot

here is mine

meerkatz007 wrote on Apr 24

Oh I think I remember him! Or someone very much like him :) Those Brits are such history buffs that I feel ashamed every time. They really really love it and the love shines through!
http://meerkatz007.multiply.com/journal/item/472/Picture_Perfect_-_SAFE

monaswe2007 wrote on Apr 24

Nice shot and nice post as well! =o)

My Picture Perfect theme

fabiolalawalata wrote on Apr 24

Nice Costume....love this pic !

pandorasbox83 wrote on Apr 24

heheheh, love the pose! just taking a little rest.

http://pandorasbox83.multiply.com/journal/item/80/Picture_Perfect_-_Safe

jujukitten wrote on Apr 24

Nice shot, is he having a rest? :)
Here's mine http://jujukitten.multiply.com/journal/item/43/Picture_Perfect_-_Safe

laniebg wrote on Apr 24

great pic!

mjrohn wrote on Apr 24

What a great take on the theme and picture. The info is valuable too. TFS!
Please feel free to stop by: SAFE

sattva2 wrote on Apr 24

What a wonderful photograph, and take on theme. Great and informative. ty for sharing.
http://sattva2.multiply.com/journal/item/304/Picture_Perfect_-_SAFE

photographyku wrote on Apr 24

hehehehehe.... great capture
http://photographyku.multiply.com/journal/item/8/Picture_Perfect_SAFE

zbethz wrote on Apr 24

cool oufit! :)

http://zbethz.multiply.com/journal/item/468/Picture_Perfect_-_SAFE

starfishred wrote on Apr 24

WELLLL HE IS GUARDING THE CROWN JEWELS GOOD IDEA

http://starfishred.multiply.com/journal/item/349/PICTURE_PERFECT_FRIDAY_

parrotcharmer wrote on Apr 24

Terrific shot.... also loved your explanation!

http://parrotcharmer.multiply.com/journal/item/30/Picture_Perfect_Friday_-_SAFE

danceinsilence wrote on Apr 24

Preserving history and what history entails must be kept secure and safe for genrations to come, and the telling has to be spot on ... your tale with the photo insures us of that ... great post!

Thanks for coming my way and your comment 8=)

http://danceinsilence.multiply.com/journal/item/273/Picture_Perfect_..._Theme_Safe

littleronnie wrote on Apr 24

Wonderful photo and perfect for the them. Interesting also. My Picture Perfect

newsdoggg wrote on Apr 24

sharing history and making sure others learn it is one of the few ways that it continues .. it is important for us all to carry history on ... 9 woofs!

photo99 wrote on Apr 24

What a great shot ! here is mine http://photo99.multiply.com/journal/item/14/Picture_Perfect_SAFE_

lighteningsun wrote on Apr 24

I'll be honest, when I saw the photo I thought....mmm, so he's a guard of the building behind him, he doesn't really look like he could guard much....he looks like he's nursing a bad back...lol. Then I read what you wrote and thought, mmm perfect. Thanks for sharing this.

f you haven't already, mine's up if you fancy a look,
http://lighteningsun.multiply.com/journal/item/173/Picture_Perfect_-_Safe

naarta wrote on Apr 24

Wonderful shot for this week.http://naarta.multiply.com/journal/item/248/PICTURE_PERFECT_SAFE

riihele wrote on Apr 24

Hei Viv

Yes, it is a great take.
Keep so well and safe.

My take is in ere

eccentricmare wrote on Apr 24

Viv, that's a great photo.

ladylight wrote on Apr 24

nice picture of safe, here's mine
http://ladylight.multiply.com/photos/album/33/hello#3

gkluit wrote on Apr 24

That is something that is still on my wishlist to see sometime. Good thought!
If you like you can see my Safe place here.

nicegirlnurse wrote on Apr 24

great shot, and great take...

http://nicegirlnurse.multiply.com/journal/item/310/Picture_Perfect_Safe

sweetgely wrote on Apr 24

nice! thanks for sharing!
http://sweetgely.multiply.com/journal/item/407/picture_perfect_gels_world_SAFE

clearstar wrote on Apr 24

viviennek said

his job is keeping history safe

Nicely worded!
http://clearstar.multiply.com/journal/item/161/Picture_Perfect_Safe

dews24u wrote on Apr 24

Wonderful take on the theme, and great picture also :-)

"Safe" - For Picture Perfect

ninakobie wrote on Apr 24

How great to know that there are such people in the world who do care about history and can pass their knowledge to others to keep history safe. Well done.

http://ninakobie.multiply.com/journal/item/393

sharonl344 wrote on Apr 24

Very original Viv I love the photo and love the idea of him keeping history safe !!!

http://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/92/Picture_Perfect_Safe

dannidoodles wrote on Apr 24

Great idea for the theme, unique!
http://dannidoodles.multiply.com/journal/item/151/Picture_PerfectSafe

windin wrote on Apr 24

great interpretation of the theme!!

mindyjordan wrote on Apr 24

what a great idea for the theme. I really like your interpretation.
I'll keep in mind to visit the tower of London next time I travel there

mine is here

jolaranita wrote on Apr 24

this is a very original take on the theme...i like it
http://jolaranita.multiply.com/journal/item/331/picture_perfect_safe

gardenias wrote on Apr 24

Unique photo and story of safe! I should have gone to the Tower of London, but went to the London Dungeon instead. It was erie to say the least!!

http://gardenias.multiply.com/journal/item/158/Picture_Perfect_Safe

jenna222 wrote on Apr 24

Interesting take on the subject!

fotofriday wrote on Apr 24

It would have been great to have had a teacher who would make learning about history fun like this.

My Picture Perfect Safe

maraid wrote on Apr 25

Well done good take on the theme also the Tower of London itself was a safe keep stronghold. Luv M>
http://maraid.multiply.com/journal/item/1257/PICTURE_PERFEC_SAFE

tintalasia wrote on Apr 25

I would love to visit London... and the tower. This yeoman looks like quite a character. Great post!
Tint~
My Picture Perfect

sweetgely wrote on Apr 25, edited on Apr 25

i will, thanks...

joanne7111 wrote on Apr 25

I was just there, Viv, and its a tremendous site! I loved London. Great pic!
http://joanne7111.multiply.com/journal/item/106/PICTURE_PERFECT._._.SAFE

annisa4482 wrote on Apr 25

great shot!
http://annisa4482.multiply.com/journal/item/335/Picture_Perfect_Safe?replies_read=7

stosoned wrote on Apr 25, edited on Apr 25

Nice photo. Ijust watched a History channel documentuary on the 10 top British Castles with the Tower of London being #1, they showed this exact Beefeater performing his duties as both gurad to the crown jewels and tourguide. He seemed to be a humourous fellow
http://stosoned.multiply.com/journal/item/295/Picture_Perfect_Theme_SAFE

belita747 wrote on Apr 25

Very very nice take and words. I do love both.

http://belita747.multiply.com/journal/item/424/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_SAFE

lorasprouls wrote on Apr 25

Nice take on the theme, I enjoyed it!
http://lorasprouls.multiply.com/journal/item/112

sweets4you wrote on Apr 25

Great take! I've seen so many wonderful shots this week..very nice indeed.
http://sweets4you.multiply.com/journal/item/262/PICTURE_PERFECT_FOTO_FRIDAY_SAFE

karen21445 wrote on Apr 25

Very creative take on the theme.

http://karen21445.multiply.com/journal/item/182/Picture_Perfect_-_SAFE

johnoh wrote on Apr 25

Wonderful, love history too!! I hope to visit your country one day, so much history over so much time! Your view of the theme is very unique and thinking outside the box! History needs to be kept safe, maybe one of these days we will even learn from it instead of repeating the same things.

http://johnoh.multiply.com/journal/item/132/SAFE_---_THE_PICTURE_PERFECT_THEME

kia909 wrote on Apr 25

Keeping history safe! You had a very original idea!
Very natural pic of the Yeoman Warder!
http://kia909.multiply.com/journal/item/114

djdx wrote on Apr 25

Lovely photo.

I don't know how much of history is true.

http://djdx.multiply.com/journal/item/284/Picture_Perfect_Safe

flutterbee1952 wrote on Apr 25

Great take on the theme and I love the photograph. He portrays much history and very well.
http://flutterbee1952.multiply.com/journal/item/274/PICTURE_PERFECT...Safe

terrencew wrote on Apr 25

Such old world charm, even the gas lamp in the background. Yes, we must keep history safe, perhaps someday humans will even start learning from it.
http://terrencew.multiply.com/journal/item/326/PICTURE_PERFECT_SAFE

isostar wrote on Apr 25

lovely
here is my entry
http://isostar.multiply.com/journal/item/15/Picture_Perfect_-_Save

amalie2 wrote on Apr 26

a unique and interesting choice of theme, vivi!
i like your image, it's very "british" :)

ladyexpat wrote on Apr 26

Great photo.

I remember visiting many years ago. It's a fascinating place.

http://ladyexpat.multiply.com/journal/item/338

morysa wrote on Apr 26

Wonderful! Keeping History safe.. what a great take on the theme

http://morysa.multiply.com/journal/item/250/Picture_Perfect_Safe?replies_read=31

songbirdnmf wrote on Apr 27

Have never been there, but I will do it next time I'm in London.
Great concept for theme.
http://songbirdnmf.multiply.com/journal/item/11/Picture_Perfect_Friday_-_Safe

poshpause wrote on Apr 29

I spent many years working for the organisation that takes care of the Tower and other Palaces like Hampton Court. I also worked on the re-presentation of the Jewel House at the Tower, so spent quite some time there. The Beefeaters are a characterful lot - they've seen a lot of life before achieving their post at The Tower! "Keeping history safe" is extremely apt. :-)

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