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The ravens are the only animals to officially live at the Tower. Legend says that if the ravens ever leave the Tower, the country will fall to an enemy. To prevent the ravens from leaving, their flight feathers are clipped to stop them from flying.
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Are there famous animals in the Tower of London?
The famous animals in the Tower are the ravens.
Which famous building in London was historically used to house important political prisoners?
tower of london
Why are wild animals kept in the lion tower in London?
They aren't. The Tower of London was the Royal Menagerie (zoo) several hundred years ago, but not now. The only livestock kept at the Tower now are the ravens.
Who uses the tower of London?
The Tower of London has been used as a Royal Palace and Menagerie for centuries , although animals are no longer kept there and members of the Royal Family no longer live there.
Is the tower bridge in London an important landmark?
Yes, but it is often mistakenly called London Bridge by foreigners.
What was the THE ROYAL MENAGERIE in the tower of London?
The Tower of London was (and still is) a Royal Residence, although Royals don't live there any more. When the Monarchs were given presents of exotic animals from other Heads of State, they housed them in their own 'zoo' in the Tower of London. This became known as the Royal Menagerie. When the present London Zoo opened in Regent's Park in the mid 1800's, the animals in the Royal Menagerie were transferred to the new London Zoo.
What are the weaknesses of the Tower of London?
the tower was for prisponers
What has the author William Robertson Dick written?
William Robertson Dick has written: 'A short sketch of the Beauchamp tower' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Tower of London (London, England), Tower of London (London, England). Beauchamp Tower 'Inscriptions and devices, in the Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London' -- subject(s): London, London. Tower. Beauchamp Tower
Is Tower Bridge east of the Tower of London?
Tower Bridge is adjacent to the Tower of London on its southeast corner.
How much is the Tower of London?
The Tower of London isn't for sale.
Where is London leaning Tower?
The Leaning Tower is in Pisa not London
Where in London can the tower bridge of London be found?
Tower Bridge straddles the River Thames just to the east of central London and is adjacent to the Tower of London.
