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At Tower of London, survival of UK in hands of 'Ravenmaster' / 36E787G
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A 17th century British legend has it that the ancient Tower of London will collapse if the famous fortress's ravens ever leave, taking the kingdom with it. It's up to the Yeoman Warders (also known as Beefeaters), who guard the Tower and its Crown Jewels, to ensure that the number of birds in residence never falls below six. "If it ever happened, the legend tells us the kingdom would fall. We don't know if that's true, because we've never taken a chance," says the Tower of London's Ravenmaster Michael "Barney" Chandler, a former Royal Marine who has held the position for six months. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES