What birds live in the tower of london

What birds live in the tower of london

Ravens have lived in the Tower of London for centuries and it is believed that if they ever leave the White Tower, the monarchy and the entire kingdom would fall.

Legend says that Charles II ordered the ravens’ removal following complaints from the Royal Astronomer. However, after being told of the superstition he was not prepared to take the chance and kept the ravens at the Tower, instead moving the observatory to Greenwich.

The earliest known reference to a raven in the Tower is in a picture in The Pictorial World newspaper in 1885 which places them near the monument which commemorates those beheaded at the tower. Other references in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century also associate them with the scaffold which suggests that the legend of the ravens, which are renowned for gathering at gallows, were used by Yeoman Warders to dramatise stories of execution to tourists.

Other evidence suggests that the original ravens were given to the Tower of London by the Earls of Dunraven, possibly because of their association with the Celtic raven god, Bran.

However, ravens were once abundant in London and could often be seen around the meat markets, such as Eastcheap and Smithfields, and could have roosted at the Tower in earlier times.

During the Second World War most of the Tower’s ravens died from shock due to the bombing raids and only a lone survivor named Grip remained. There is some evidence that the ravens were used as unofficial spotters for enemy planes and bombs during the Blitz. After the war a new set of ravens were housed at the Tower before it re-opened to the public on 1st January 1946.

However, the legend lives on and although they are free to roam the Tower grounds, the ravens’ wings are clipped to prevent them from flying away.

In May 2013 an urban fox attacked and killed two ravens. The unfortunate ravens, Jubilee and Grip, were snatched and eaten just before they were due to be locked up in their cages overnight. A spokeswoman for Historic Royal Palaces said: “Raven deaths at the Tower are not common, with many ravens living long healthy lives here. Currently we have eight ravens at the Tower. The legend mentions six ravens and we like to have two extra.” The dead birds have since been replaced with two ravens of the same name.

The oldest raven ever to serve at the Tower of London was called Jim Crow, who died at the age of 44.

Find out more about the job of the Yeoman Warder Ravenmaster.

‘Bored’ ravens straying from Tower of London as tourist numbers fall

Legend warns monarchy and building will crumble if resident birds flee fortress

A raven sits on the fence of the Tower of London. The birds have been restless for company since the coronavirus crisis. Photograph: Reuters

A raven sits on the fence of the Tower of London. The birds have been restless for company since the coronavirus crisis. Photograph: Reuters

A lack of tourists is driving the ravens at the Tower of London to boredom and causing them to fly away.

Legend has it the monarchy and the Tower of London will fall if its six resident ravens leave the fortress.

The birds, known as the guardians of the tower, are shrouded in myth and live in lodgings on the South Lawn. There are seven in total – the required six, plus one spare.

The tower closed on 20 March and reopened five weeks ago. However, few tourists have returned.

Summer visitor numbers would usually exceed 15,000 but because of the coronavirus pandemic, they have fallen to fewer than 800 a day. As a result, the birds are restless for more company.

Beefeaters and a resident raven strike a pose. Photograph: Lynn Fergusson/Reuters

With a lack of regular tourists, the birds have been venturing away, according to those who work there.

Christopher Skaife, a raven master, told the Sun: “If the ravens were to leave, the tower would crumble to dust. The tower is only the tower when the people are here.

“The ravens have always been so important … because they’ve been surrounded by myths and legends. We really need people to come back to help the ravens.”

The seven ravens are Jubilee, Harris, Gripp, Rocky, Erin, Poppy and Merlina. They are free to roam the tower precincts in the day and preside over four territories within its walls.

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Annabel’s uncle is a Beefeater! He’s always telling her about the famous prisoners the Tower of London has held so she’s taking us on a tour of the Tower.

Facts about ravens at the Tower of London and what other animals lived at the Tower of London?

From ravens to lions and polar bears in captivity – here’s all of the animals at the Tower!

One of the most famous legends of the Tower surrounds the ravens. The story goes that should the ravens leave the Tower, both it and the kingdom will fall!

Seven ravens live at the Tower today and are cared for by a dedicated Yeoman Warder known as the Ravenmaster.

The current Ravens are called Jubilee, Harris, Gripp, Rocky, Erin, Poppy and Merlina. And excitingly, raven chicks have been hatched at the Tower for the first time in 30 years!

Charles II is thought to have been the first to insist that the ravens of the Tower be protected after he was warned that the crown and the Tower itself would fall if they left.

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The King’s order was given against the wishes of his astronomer, John Flamsteed, who complained the ravens impeded his observatory in the White Tower!

The ravens are free to roam the Tower precincts during the day, and when you visit the Tower, you might be lucky enough to witness the ravens snacking — but please be careful and do not feed the ravens yourself, as they can bite!

The Ravenmaster occasionally trims some of the ravens’ primary and secondary flight feathers to encourage them to stay at the Tower.

All the Tower ravens are able to fly but, with careful feather management, plenty of food and a comfortable new enclosure, they are happy to call the Tower their home.

However, some ravens have gone absent without leave in the past and others have even been sacked!

Raven Munin flew off to Greenwich and was eventually returned by a vigilant member of the public after seven days. Raven George was dismissed for eating television aerials and Raven Grog was last seen outside an East End pub.

The ravens are fed twice a day on a special diet of mice, chicks, rats and assorted raw meats. And sometimes as a special treat, they are given biscuits soaked in blood! Yum!

It seems incredible to imagine but the Tower was once home to a collection of weird and wonderful beasts – and as such was the very first zoo in London.

The Tower menagerie began as a result of medieval monarchs exchanging rare and strange animals as gifts.

In 1235, Henry III (1216-72) was presented with three leopards (probably lions but referred to as leopards in the heraldry on the King’s shield) by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. These inspired the King to start a zoo at the Tower. Over time the collection of animals grew: the lions were joined by a polar bear in 1252 and an African elephant in 1255.

Henry III’s Plantagenet crest featured three lions – ancestors of those on the England football team strip today!

In 1252, Henry III was given a magnificent white bear, presumably a polar bear, by the King of Norway. Although it was kept muzzled and chained, the bear was allowed to swim and hunt for fish in the Thames. A collar and a ‘stout cord’ were attached to the bear to keep it from escaping.

The King of France sent an elephant to the Tower in 1255, and Londoners flocked ‘to see the novel sight’. Although the elephant had a brand new 40 foot by 20 foot house and a dedicated keeper, it died after a couple of years.

Edward I (1239-1307) created a permanent new home for his menagerie at the western entrance to the Tower, in what became known as the Lion Tower. The terrifying sounds and smells of the animals must have both impressed and intimidated visitors.

By 1622, the collection had been extended to include three eagles, two pumas, a tiger and a jackal, as well as more lions and leopards, which were the main attractions.

James I (1603-25) had the lions’ den refurbished, so that visitors could see the lions prowling around their circular yard.

In 1826 the Constable of the Tower, the Duke of Wellington, dispatched 150 animals to a new home in Regent’s Park – creating London Zoo. The Menagerie closed for good in 1835, with many remaining animals sold to other zoos or travelling circuses. The Lion Tower was later demolished.

Today, you can see 13 galvanised wire sculptures – a family of lions, a polar bear, an elephant and a baboon troupe that commemorate some of the inhabitants of the Menagerie. These sculptures, created by artist Kendra Haste in 2010, are displayed near to the places the original animals were kept!

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“What do know about London’s places of interest?”

1. What river does London stand on?

a) on the Severn b) on the Clyde c) on the Thames d) on the Avon

2. What is the Tower of London now?

a) a museum b) a prison c) a zoo d) a fortress

3. What huge black birds live in the Tower of London?

a) the swans b) the ravens c) the pheasants d) the nightingales

4. What monument stands in Trafalgar Square?

a) a statue of Peter Pan b) the monument to Charles Darwin c) the seated figure of Queen Victoria d) Nelson’s Column

5. How many great lions are there at the base of Nelson’s column?

a) four b) three c) two d) one

6. How old is Big Ben?

a) 1 28 years old b) 138 years old c) 1 48 years old d) 158 years old

7. Where does Big Ben stand?

a) near the Houses of Parliament b) near the British Museum c) near London Zoo d) near the Globe

8. How many kilograms does Big Ben weight?

a) 12 720 b) 13 720 c) 14 720 d) 15 720

9. What is the correct name of it?

a) Big Ben b) St. Stephen’s Tower b) the Elizabeth Tower d) the Clock Tower

10. How many faces does it have?

a) one b) two c) three d) four

11. How old is the Natural History Museum?

a) 146 years old b) 2 4 6 years old c) 346 years old d) 446 years old

12. How many wax figures are there in Madame Tussaud’s?

a) 400 b) 600 c) 800 d)1000

13. What is the Globe?

a) a museum b) a theatre c) a gallery d) a cinema

14. Who is the author of the Globe’s plays?

a) William Shakespeare b) Walter Scott c) Rudyard Kipling d) George Byron

15. Where can tourists see sleepovers?

a) in Westminster Abbey b) in the Natural History Museum c) in Buckingham Palace d) in St. Paul’s Cathedral

16. What is the British Queen’s official London residence?

a) the White Tower b) Buckingham Palace c) the Palace of Westminster d) Windsor Palace

17. How long did the construction of Westminster Abbey last?

a) 100 years b) 5 years c) 289 years d) 500 years

18. What is the name of a giant observation wheel situated on the bank of the river Thames?

a) London Mouth b) London Tooth c) London Nose d) London Eye

19. What is at the top of the London’s skyscraper 30 St. Mary Axe?

a) a swimming-pool b) an open hall c) a gym d) a hothouse

20. What is the Official residence and office of British Prime Minister?

a) 30 St. Mary Axe b) 10 Downing Street c) 221b Baker Street d) Great Dover Street

21. Where is the Whispering Gallery?

a) in the Houses of Parliament b) in the Tate Gallery c) in St. Paul’s Cathedral d) in the National Gallery

22. How many galleries are there in St. Paul’s Cathedral?

a) one b) two c) three

23. Where is the Speaker’s Corner?

a) in Green Park b) in Hyde Park c) in St. James’s park d) in Regent’s Park

24. About what person can’t people speak here?

a) the King or the Queen b) the Prime Minister or the Government Minister c) hereditary peers or life peers d) The Prince or the Princess

25. Where are kings and queens crowned?

a) at Westminster Abbey b) at Buckingham Palace c) at St. Paul’s Cathedral d) at St. Martin’s

26. What park has an Open Air Theatre in which the plays of Shakespeare are performed in summer?

a) Green Park b) Hyde Park c) St. James’s park d) Regent’s Park

27. What colour are London’s telephone boxes and double-decker buses?

a) They are black. b) They are red. c) They are orange. d) They are green.

28. Which street is the biggest shopping street?

a) Evelyn Street b) Oxford Street c) Kensington High Street d) Gower Street

29. What is the center of time and space?

a) the Greenwich Observatory b) Barbican Center c) City Hall d) Earls Court Exhibition Center

30. Which old train and underground station in London is named after a famous English queen?

a) Elizabeth I Station b) Elizabeth II Station c) Mary I Station d) Victoria Station

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The Tower of London

1. What is the official name of the Tower?

a) Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London (Wil)

b) Her Highness’ Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London (Ric)

c) Elizabeth’s Royal Palace and the Fortress of the Tower of London (Mal)

2. The Tower once served as.

a) a theatre (har)

3. Famous tower in the Tower of London is called.

a) the White Tower (m th)

b) the Turquoise Tower (d th)

c) the Blue Tower (lm)

4. Once the Tower of London was a prison for.

a) poor people (e Li)

b) honorable people (e Co)

c) both poor and honorable people (th)

5. Whose ghost is often seen in the Tower of London?

b) Anne Boleyn (nqu)

6. What birds live in the Tower of London?

a) Beefeaters (or)

b) Lambeaters (rt)

c) Security guards (il)

If your answers are right, you will get the name of the king who built the White Tower.