Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom

The royal menagrie leaves

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. The royal menagrie leaves Marker

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Since the reign of King John (1199-1216) monarchs had kept exotic beasts at the Tower. However, by 1831-2 it had become impractical to keep the menagerie here and it was moved to Regent's Park to establish London Zoo.

The animals were gifts from foreign rulers and were kept for the monarch's amusement. In Elizabeth I's reign (1558-1603) visitors were allowed in to see the queen's lions, tiger, wolf, eagle and porcupine! In 1622, James I had platforms built so that he and his courtiers could watch the beasts fighting in the Lion Tower.

Depuis le règne du roi Jean (1199-1216), les monarques avaient pris l'habitude de garder des animaux exotiques à la Tour. Cependant, la forteresse était loin d'être un lieu d'accueil idéal pour cette faune Inhabituelle. La ménagerie fut donc transférée à Regent's Park en 1831-1832, et c'est ainsi que fut créé le zoo de Londres!

Seit der Herrschaft von König Johann Ohneland (1199-1216) hielten die Monarchen im Tower exotische Tiere gefangen. Im Jahre 1831/1832 musste man jedoch feststellen, dass der Tower nicht der richtige Ort für die Menagerie war. Daher wurde

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. The royal menagrie leaves Marker

The marker is on the right. Beyond the marker are walls and fortifications of the Tower of London.

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sie in den Regent's Park verlegt, in dem der Londoner Zoo aufgebaut wurde.

Desde el reinado del Rey Juan (1199-1216), los monarcas tenían bestias exóticas en la Torre. Pero hacia el 1831-2 resulto poco práctico guardar aquí una colección de animales salvajes y la trasladaron a Regent's Park para fundar el zoológico de Londres.

Sin dal regno di re Giovanni (1199-1218), i sovrani avevano utilizzato la Torre per ospitare la fauna di luoghi lontani. Tuttavia tra il 1831 e il 1832, a causa delle difficoltà pratiche legateilla presenza degli animali nella Torre, il serraglio fu trasferito a Regent's Park per dar vita allo zoo di Londra.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 30.501′ N, 0° 4.699′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located on the Tower of London Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The coronation procession (here, next to this marker); Entering the fortress (here, next to this marker); Tea on Tower Hill

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(here, next to this marker); A place of execution (here, next to this marker); The fortress extends (here, next to this marker); Historic Royal Palaces (a few steps from this marker); Wharfinger Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Western entrance (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.