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The Delight of Baby Ravens

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (98129) • Daytona Beach, Florida 29 May 19

How wonderful to find out the news that at the Tower of London in London, England four baby raven chicks were born on April 23. Right on the day, my dad was born. The towering legend has it that there must be seven ravens at the...

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Pedalling away in London

Ron Rybs @Ronrybs (21492) • London, England 11 Apr 17

Last week I took my folding bike into Town for a long overdue service, which needed a little more knowledge than I had. Two days later I was able to pick it up and have a post-service test pedal on the new-ish cycle Superhighway...

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Death due to greed and jealousy.

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 23 Feb 17

I have not studied overly much on the history of the Tower of London. However, I am watching a series on netflix that presents quite a few castles and their long (often bloody) history. The Tower of London was given a lengthy...

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I will soon be visiting London for the second time. What sights are "must see?"

PearlGrace @PearlGrace (3171) • United States 9 Mar 09

I was last in London about 15 years ago. I've been to the Tower of London and seen the crowned Jewels, the Museum of History, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. I've shopped in Harrod's although I do want to go there again. I've even...

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Do you know why there are ravens at the Tower of London ?

tudors @tudors (1556) • China 5 Mar 09

In Chinese culture, ravens are said to bring bad luck, so people dislike them. but as to the Tower of London, things may be quite the opposite. There is one saying that these ravens protect the tower and the authority of the...

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Off Home Tomorrow!

Darkwing @Darkwing (21583) 6 Jun 08

Well, I'm off home tomorrow for a while. I'll be catching the bus at Colchester Bus Station in the morning at 10 o'clock. I'm looking forward to the scenic view along the Thames Bank and through Westminster, past Westminster...

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The Historical Tower Of London....

Darkwing @Darkwing (21583) 30 Apr 07

The Tower of London is a very popular attraction for tourists and locals alike. If you've never visited, you might like to learn a bit about it, in case of future visit to London. The Tower of London, situated on the bank of...

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Who has been on the London Eye?

Kylalynn @Kylalynn (1771) • South Africa 13 Dec 06

We are going to Uk soon and there is a lot of talk of going on the London Eye. I have only seen photo's of it. I am terrified of things like that. Will have to refuse, but don't want to put a damper on the trip. I will have to...

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