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.

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 ...

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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 ...

Opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is a striking London landmark known for its architecture and historic significance. It features walkways with panoramic views, a museum detailing its history, and an ...

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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 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 ...

Commentator John Moore is in England for this Friday’s Royal Wedding and is filing a daily notebook to the National Post. Everybody wants a piece. William and… ...

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.