A gift from Emperor Frederick II to King Henry III, the lions ... their home at the Tower over the centuries. Other beastly residents include an African elephant, a polar bear (on a long leash ...

A gift by King Haakon of Norway in the 1250s, the bear was housed in Henry’s Royal Menagerie in the Tower of London ... The King’s Polar Bear is a heartfelt, musical and inspiring tale ...

Polar bears are an annual fixture of Shrewsbury's festive skyline, but this winter, residents of the county town will witness one running its streets. Alex Morris will run the TCS London Marathon ...