I have what is often described as the oddest job in Britain. THE RAVENMASTER Signed Copies of The Ravenmaster Available to Buy Now. The result is a compelling, inspiring and irreverent story that will delight and surprise anyone with an interest in British history or animal behaviour.

Now, in the first intimate behind-the-scenes account of life with the ravens of the Tower, the Ravenmaster himself shares the folklore, history and superstitions surrounding both the birds and their home. They are not the easiest of charges – as he reveals, they are much given to mischief, and their escapades have often led him into unlikely, and sometimes even undignified, situations. Over the years in which he has cared for the physical and mental well-being of these remarkable birds, Christopher Skaife has come to know them like no one else. The current holder of the position is Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife, and in this fascinating, entertaining and touching book he memorably describes the ravens’ formidable intelligence, their idiosyncrasies and their occasionally wicked sense of humour. One man is personally responsible for ensuring that such a disaster never comes to pass – the Ravenmaster. But their role is even more important than that – legend has it that if the ravens should ever leave, the Tower will crumble into dust, and great harm will befall the kingdom.

Each year they are seen by millions of visitors, and they have become as integral a part of the Tower as its ancient stones themselves. The First Behind-the-Scenes Account of Life With the Ravens at Britain’s Most Famous National Monumentįor centuries, the Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens.

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