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In today’s email: 

• Why MUST there Always be 6 Ravens living at the Tower of London?

• Around The Web: - Historic wingsuit flight through London Tower Bridge: How it was done, London’s most exclusive pub is hidden inside a 900-year-old fortress, Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media -  Regent's canal, Little Venice in London, UK

• Yum - Top 10 London Pubs with Great Stories

• Extra - The Ultimate Tower of London Guide

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Why MUST there Always be 6 Ravens living at the Tower of London?

Legend has it that should the ravens ever depart the tower, catastrophe will befall the kingdom. To prevent this, King Charles II decreed that six ravens must always reside within the tower's walls.

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Around The Web

Historic wingsuit flight through London Tower Bridge: How it was done

Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel became the first people to wingsuit through London's defining landmark – and at an astonishing 246kph. This is how they achieved the incredible world-first.

London’s most exclusive pub is hidden inside a 900-year-old fortress

The Keys pub in the Tower of London is only open to the “Beefeater” Yeoman Warders who guard the ancient landmark – and their friends and...

The supermoon arrives in London! Jawdropping photo shows amazing lunar effect dominating the skyline behind The Shard

Stargazers in London were in for a treat on Tuesday night, as a rare blue supermoon slowly passed behind the iconic Shard.

Civilization VII: How Roman London inspired the upcoming game

An eight-year wait for news on the next Civilization game is finally over… Now it has been revealed that theme of time passing is pretty appropriate: the inspiration at the heart of Civilization VII, to be released in February, is how the capital of the UK has changed from the Roman era to now.

12 of the best things to do in London this August bank holiday weekend

Yes, bank holidays have become known for snaking traffic jams all the way to England’s south coast, but for city dwellers staying put, or those planning a city break in the capital, there’s plenty to love about a long weekend in London.

I flew on Virgin Atlantic from New York to London in economy for the first time. It's now one of my favorite long-haul rides.

This was my first time flying Virgin, and I had high expectations for what is considered one of the world's best airlines.

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

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From Social Media

Regent's canal, Little Venice in London, UK

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Yum

Top 10 London Pubs with Great Stories

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Extra 

The Ultimate Tower of London Guide

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