The Tower of London once had a zoo that was home to a now-extinct subspecies of Barbary lion. In the 1200s, King John started the royal menagerie in the Tower of London to hold the exotic animals ...

They remember the Tower Menagerie, London's earliest 'zoo', which operated from the 13th to the 19th century. One of its earliest captives was a "white bear", thought to be a polar bear.

Chief Yeoman Warder Alan Kingshott popped into the Breakfast Show studio to help launch 500 Words 2017, and shared some fascinating stories about the Tower. Alan brought in some props to give ...

This royal menagerie including lions and camels moved to the Tower of London in 1210. This was a private menagerie, only open for the pleasure of king and court. Sadly the animals were not treated ...

For centuries, the Tower of London was home to a royal menagerie of exotic animals, from polar bears to elephants. Lions took pride of place at the Tower's entrance, fearsome gatekeepers serving as a ...

Although its exterior might be grim and even unimpressive (especially when compared to stately Buckingham Palace), the Tower of London's interior is always bustling with activity. Despite its name ...