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.

Nathalia Holt’s book begins irresistibly. The year is 1928. Two sons of Theodore Roosevelt called Ted and Kermit – yes I know ...

My regular readers will know that I love history. I also love a well-researched novel about British royalty and the Tudor ...

The Tower of London is an iconic London landmark. Find out more about its Norman history right through to its role in World War Two.

In 1204 King John established a menagerie at the Tower of London. This institution persisted until 1835, when it was relocated to Regent’s Park, under the care of the Zoological Society.

What are the lost experiences of London; stuff you could do until fairly recently, but can do no more? Every year brings new sights, activities and experiences to London.

A FEMALE Beefeater has led the Ceremony of the Keys, the locking of the Tower of London, for the first time in the ritual’s 700-year history. AJ Clark, 50, can perform the task after becoming ...

Beneath the streets of great cities lies a world of secrets and ancient memories. The Subterranean Tourist is your guide to London’s hidden, historic underworld.

People take part in a silent march in west London in memory of those killed in the Grenfell Tower disaster. Credit: PA Grenfell bereaved and survivors shouted for justice in what is likely to be ...

The Tower of London World Heritage Site Consultative Committee, a group consisting of on-site partners, local authorities and heritage specialists, monitors implementation and review of the plan and ...