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Beefeaters Bounced for Bullying Co-Guard

Nasty notes left for first female guard at London Tower

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(Newser) – Two Beefeaters who guard and present tours at the Tower of London have been suspended for bullying the first female to join the elite association. A third is also being investigated. Nasty notes were left in the locker of Moira Cameron, and her uniform was defaced, reports AP. Staff harassment is "totally unacceptable," said a statement from tower officials.

The 35 warders—all ex-military personnel—sport Tudor-style uniforms and live on the tower grounds. They're known as Beefeaters for the ration of meat they were first granted when they were formed in 1485.

In happier times. Yeoman Warder Moira Cameron smiles with male colleagues, at the Tower of London. Cameron was the first women to join the elite force, founded in 1485.
In happier times. Yeoman Warder Moira Cameron smiles with male colleagues, at the Tower of London. Cameron was the first women to join the elite force, founded in 1485.   (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, FILE)
Yeoman Warder Moira Cameron poses in front of the White Tower, at the Tower of London.
Yeoman Warder Moira Cameron poses in front of the White Tower, at the Tower of London.   (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, FILE)
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Silverbow7
Nov 2, 09 7:11 AM CST
I'm still surprised to see women haters in places where I would never imagine them to be. Reply
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Netstorm2k9
Nov 2, 09 7:35 AM CST
It takes time to educate the morons. We're getting there. Patience. Reply
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frankel1205
Nov 2, 09 10:00 AM CST
These men are rude, crude, and lewd. I visited the Tower of London once and they treated the tourists like crap. Reply
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