A raven roams in the grounds after being fed by Yeoman Warder Ravenmaster Chris Skaife at the Tower of London in central London October 19, 2020. — AFP pic
Coronavirus lockdown restrictions saw tourist attractions across the country close their doors, including the imposing 1,000-year-old royal fortress on the banks of the River Thames. A royal decree, purportedly issued in the 17th century, stated there must be six on site at any one time but Skaife said he keeps two as “spares”, “just in case”.
But he still came to work to look after his majestic feathered charges, rotating feeding and caring duties with his three assistants.“There were slight changes that I noticed. For instance, I had to keep them occupied without the public being there there were less things for them to do.With no people around, he put balloons, ladders and even mirrors in their cages to keep them entertained, and hid food around the Tower grounds for them to find.
Some 60,000 people visited the Tower every week in October 2019 but it is now only 6,000, according to Historic Royal Palaces, which manages the site.
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