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 this guy lead my group around on a school trip, yet sadly it was just that, a school trip. He had to watch his tongue due to the impressionable minds around sadly, he did make a joke saying "don't forget to leave the unwanted ones here, they'll fit nicely under the stairs" to one of my teachers.
i have an uncle who left the army as an RSM. Army humour is the darkest, sickest, but funniest you will hear. I assure you this legend of a bloke is holding back... hard!
Every history teacher out there should learn from this dude. I love history myself so most of what he said I already knew but he makes it so funny anyone would be amused while learning a lot.
Utterly brilliant. This man deserves another MSM for his cameo performance - irreverent, funny, engaging, superbly informed and able to put over his story in a flowing entertaining manner that an ex-military fellow tour guide immediately recognises. Unbeatable and worth his weight in gold.
When I was small child I visited the tower with my parents about an hour before they closed. They still wanted to charge full price which my parents were not prepared to pay for such a short time.One of the Yeoman Warders come after us as we were leaving and took us in free of charge as he said "this is the boys heritage. He deserves to see inside"They are all in my opinion wonderful people and ambassadors in what must be a very tiring demanding and frustrating (stupid tourists) job.
A great advert for the country and for the British Army. It's men like this who possess great character, personality, humour, intellect, recall and sheer presence that characterise all that's best about the British people. If ever history could be made fascinating and memorable here's the man to teach it. My sides are still hurting from laughter - absolutely unspeakably brilliant.
This chap should come on prescription to the nation! Imagine just how much more interesting history would be in schools if there was some-1 like him teaching it. It must be quite a challenge,when you have many different foreign nationals visiting the Tower,to be understood, & unconfusing.He is a genius at what he does & worth double whatever the entrance fee is.It's said that if the ravens at the Tower ever left then England would fall.Same applies to this man.Absolutely brilliant.
I hope all of you may view all four parts. I had to break up the video due to TH-cam constraints on both size and length. Our trip to London in Dec. 2010 had many highlights, but the Tour of the Tower of London and this fellow's humor was surely the peak!
Priceless, absolutely priceless I have not laughed so much for years except when the mother in law died ! Thanks for putting these videos up - jec0066 - I luv ya !
Not a lot of people know this but this Yeoman Warder is Bill Callaghan. He has been told off by the management of the Tower for his non PC manner. If you like Bill's style drop him a line at the Tower and let him know. Guys like him need our support.
Most unfortunate indeed. I have experienced the absolutely mind expanding experience of Bill Callaghan. If his Bosses consider him 'less than desireable' in who he IS, and what he DOES, then, possible, HIS BOSSES might be 'less than desireable, or adequate'.
What he wont tell you . He and all warders of the tower are chosen for their outstanding service in the army or air force . Just look at the ribbons on his chest , you don't get those for nothing .
@robo438 - Afraid you're born 30 years too late. My History Teacher broached the subject of Irish Home Rule.His opening line was "First, you must realise the Irish are all mad ....."Possibly racist nowadays, but it made those teenagers immediately begin listening("mad people"- our kinda people) & ultimately become sympathetic to the Irish cause:) Also, we learnt British History, not American.We won't have tolerance/understanding in our own communities British serfs/workers history is taught.
when i went there a i asked for a photo with one of them and they were very rude to me ( an 18 year old girl on her birthday :L ) Luckily i found another Yeoman Warder who was kind enough to pose for a photo ;)
I had this guy lead my group around on a school trip, yet sadly it was just that, a school trip. He had to watch his tongue due to the impressionable minds around sadly, he did make a joke saying "don't forget to leave the unwanted ones here, they'll fit nicely under the stairs" to one of my teachers.
At 05:46. "Just one moment, excuse me, Sir".
"BE QUIET!,.. THIS, IS A PALACE, NOT A PLAYGROUND!..
Parental discipline at its finest!.
"BE QUIET! This is a palace, not a playground!" We need people like Bill in restaurants to say that to all the screaming little kids.....
i have an uncle who left the army as an RSM. Army humour is the darkest, sickest, but funniest you will hear. I assure you this legend of a bloke is holding back... hard!
Every history teacher out there should learn from this dude. I love history myself so most of what he said I already knew but he makes it so funny anyone would be amused while learning a lot.
Utterly brilliant. This man deserves another MSM for his cameo performance - irreverent, funny, engaging, superbly informed and able to put over his story in a flowing entertaining manner that an ex-military fellow tour guide immediately recognises. Unbeatable and worth his weight in gold.
No idea how much they pay that man, but it's not enough
Happy to say Bill returned to work today and will be back on tours tomorrow!
I met Bill when he was a serving Soldier, he was just as mad and as funny then as he is on this video clip, top guy.
When I was small child I visited the tower with my parents about an hour before they closed. They still wanted to charge full price which my parents were not prepared to pay for such a short time.One of the Yeoman Warders come after us as we were leaving and took us in free of charge as he said "this is the boys heritage. He deserves to see inside"They are all in my opinion wonderful people and ambassadors in what must be a very tiring demanding and frustrating (stupid tourists) job.
Indeed it is your heritage. Great story
what a star.i would love a beer or two with him.....what a mentalist....funny as f++k...
I'm am not a fan of history but I am learning a lot from this guy and I'm sure many others will too. I wish he'd been my teacher at school.
I love this bloke
A great advert for the country and for the British Army. It's men like this who possess great character, personality, humour, intellect, recall and sheer presence that characterise all that's best about the British people. If ever history could be made fascinating and memorable here's the man to teach it. My sides are still hurting from laughter - absolutely unspeakably brilliant.
This is possibly the best history lesson I have ever had. That Guy is fabulous.
This guy is an absolute legend
this man is a national treasure! Hope he is on duty when I am next visiting the Tower next month!
This chap should come on prescription to the nation! Imagine just how much more interesting history would be in schools if there was some-1 like him teaching it. It must be quite a challenge,when you have many different foreign nationals visiting the Tower,to be understood, & unconfusing.He is a genius at what he does & worth double whatever the entrance fee is.It's said that if the ravens at the Tower ever left then England would fall.Same applies to this man.Absolutely brilliant.
A comedy Genius who teaches while entertaining. All this from a guy who has also served Queen and Country it's what makes Britain GREAT!!!!
Watched all four parts, thanks very much for posting this, it was very entertaining.
This is one of the best history lessons i have ever had!,never mind one of the funniest. brilliant stuff this. Very Good..
AWESOME, I have grinned, chuckled and have huge respect for this Yeoman, what a star... BRILLIANT :0)x
I’d pay double to do the tour with this legend
5:50 Oh hear comes the Sargent Major voice.
Absolutely fabulous! Haven't laughed so much in ages.....especially about history!! :) Thanks for sharing it!
Wonderful, thanks for sharing this, he is a class act.
This gentleman totally rocks - thank you
wish i could have been part of this tour ,what an interesting way to impart history
So great!! Thank you for posting!
Wow what a Yeoman Warder what a great tour.Well done Bill.
Bill is a brilliant tour guide & very funny.
"Do you all see my head? Do you all see my hat? Good" This guy is my hero, he's absolutely brilliant!
He reminds me a little of Lord Flashheart from Blackadder. Love the British sense of humor.
If only my history teachers at school had this sort of humour, I might have payed attention.
Yes, sir, correct. And thanks very much indeed for pointing this out!
I am going to go to London just to see this guy.
Excellent
Thoroughly entertaining, the warder is comedy gold.
I lost it when he yelled at those kids
I hope all of you may view all four parts. I had to break up the video due to TH-cam constraints on both size and length.
Our trip to London in Dec. 2010 had many highlights, but the Tour of the Tower of London and this fellow's humor was surely the peak!
This guy should be made priminister
Priceless, absolutely priceless I have not laughed so much for years except when the mother in law died !
Thanks for putting these videos up - jec0066 - I luv ya !
Forget the PC and all that tosh - this fellas a star ! Makes you proud to be British !
this guy is awesomeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!1111
now...what was I talking about. ha i love this dude.
Not a lot of people know this but this Yeoman Warder is Bill Callaghan. He has been told off by the management of the Tower for his non PC manner.
If you like Bill's style drop him a line at the Tower and let him know.
Guys like him need our support.
zero dislikes, great job
Most unfortunate indeed.
I have experienced the absolutely mind expanding experience of Bill Callaghan.
If his Bosses consider him 'less than desireable' in who he IS, and what he DOES, then, possible, HIS BOSSES might be 'less than desireable, or adequate'.
Wish Id seen him when I was there.. hes hilarious
this is how history should be
"if your a blonde woman..get a man to think for you "..hahahahahaa ( I'm a blonde woman !! ;)
Bill Callaghan is sooooo funny,,,love him
"I hope you're gonna put that one on you tube"
Very good!
Psychological warfare in the form of Henry V111's cod piece. This man is hilarious.
Torture is a way to keep conversation going...
This would, indeed, be the best history teacher anywhere!!!
Genius. Watch all 4 Video's
I've seen the tour led by this guy, very entertaining. Tip the man well :)
im trained in psychological warfare you know, i never laughed so much
Just soooo funny, had to breath.............xx
Now THAT is the drill voice of a CSM!!
bloody brilliant
this man is pure class the way it should be no pomp or circomstance SORRY ABOUT THE SPELLING
maxwell park: No excuse for your poor spelling and serious lack of punctuation. It is so very easy to check before posting.
@@anghinetti
Get a life
Excellent. Reminds me of a slimmer John Goodman...
"I know you're going to put that one on TH-cam". LOL
Very humorous
"I hope you're gonna put that one on TH-cam" - He doesn't know how right he was XD
A national treasure :)
if he shouted at me like that id probably burst into tears and run away! poor kids
Well, it *is* a palace.
Fantastic Stuff.. made it onto the Millwall Website (House Of Fun)..class...
What he wont tell you . He and all warders of the tower are chosen for their outstanding service in the army or air force . Just look at the ribbons on his chest , you don't get those for nothing .
The videographer liked the Mel Gibson comments too. "Mel Gibson ..... should have been brought that that door and given a health slap...."
@stardetective29 Me too, that codpiece is MASSIVE!
This remains a place of torture...
It's a gift shop now.
".... how many times must I tell you, it was not built as a prison, it was built as a palace"
Brilliant
Good idea!
God so much like my old Sgt Major
Bloody English national treasure this bloke
@jec0066 Thanks very much for these man. Greatly enjoyed!
How much did the tour cost? I'm gonna be in London next month - might have to do this!
@robo438 - Afraid you're born 30 years too late. My History Teacher broached the subject of Irish Home Rule.His opening line was "First, you must realise the Irish are all mad ....."Possibly racist nowadays, but it made those teenagers immediately begin listening("mad people"- our kinda people) & ultimately become sympathetic to the Irish cause:) Also, we learnt British History, not American.We won't have tolerance/understanding in our own communities British serfs/workers history is taught.
I saw that suit of armor! :p
what a powerful voice. No doubt he had served in military. ^^
fmacoful they all have to serve, and do at least 22 years he said in another vid.
when i went there a i asked for a photo with one of them and they were very rude to me ( an 18 year old girl on her birthday :L ) Luckily i found another Yeoman Warder who was kind enough to pose for a photo ;)
where was this guy when I went round the Tower? Absolutely brilliant. Thanks!
@BulletFoss would only take a phone call to have that dealt with.
I thought they had to make it to RSM (Regimental Sergeant Major)?
pretty much every teacher I had at school..
that was really entertaining, what a cool guy, i hope that guy gets paid fucking well.
whoops, that particular comment was spoken in Part II!
@takerdust Yes, and so do the French and Italians...
Ive just spent half an hour peeing myself laughing. Can we have him as our next Prime Minister...
Thats what its there for.
@rogerthedodger55 share? Not have?
I want him to be my dad
Proud to be english :')
Like a cross between W.C.Fields and Benny Hill.
healthy, I meant!
They should have Yeoman warders at every tourist attraction to keep brats under control.
do Japanese tourists get the same guys?
Brill
@BulletFoss oooo i have little call of duty videos on youtube because i cant set foot in the real world because i would get battered!