Tower of London's 'Queen' raven feared dead after 14 years spent ruling the roost
Seven ravens remain, however, warding off the prophecy that when the birds leave the Tower of London, the country will fall.
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Six of the most unusual London museums
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The museum Sherlock Holmes' creator never wanted to see
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London's Battersea district is on the rise
It may be known as “the poor man’s Chelsea” but Battersea is undergoing a reinvention.
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For many, this is the base of many adventures, and what a beginning, for England's vast and bloodthirsty history is intertwined in our own. Let imaginations run wild during visits to intact castles, mysterious ancient standing stones and quaint seaside villages. Wonder at the eccentricities and obsessions of its characters, from tea to tennis. And don't forget to sample its more modern day culture such as music and comedy that lie in a class of their own.
