Terrible True Tales from the Tower of London
The history of the Tower of London – as told by the ravens that live there.
The ravens of the Tower of London bring its fascinating history to life, telling tales of gore, guts and great escapes. Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, the book is illustrated throughout and packed with fascinating and funny stories that the Yeoman Warders would rather were kept secret from visitors, such as a daring attempt to steal the Crown Jewels, the polar bear who once lived at the Tower and the prisoner who tried to escape through his toilet.
Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that manages some of the United Kingdom's unoccupied royal palaces, including the Tower of London and Hampton Court.
Peter Cottrill was born in Liverpool and loved art from an early age. After a string of different jobs, he began illustrating books and has had two picture books published. Alongside illustrating, Peter now teaches at a college in London and practises Shiatsu.