From the early 1200s until 1835, the Tower of London housed a menagerie of exotic animals given as royal gifts. These included lions, polar bears, and even an elephant.

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The menagerie closed in the 1830s and the royal gifts were re-homed in the London Zoo. As a nod to this history, the tower ...

The menagerie closed in the 1830s and the royal gifts were re-homed in the London Zoo. As a nod to this history, the tower exhibits animal sculptures by artist Kendra Haste.

The Tower of London is no stranger to animal residents, and from the 1200s to 1835, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals never before seen in London, including lions, leopards ...

A sea of red blooms once more at the Tower of London, as the first of 30,000 poppies is planted, marking a poignant countdown to the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Express.

A display of ceramic poppies will again go on show at the Tower of London, to "reflect on the lasting legacy of conflict" and mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. More than five ...

A display of ceramic poppies will again go on show at the Tower of London, to "reflect on the lasting legacy of conflict" and mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.