have been at least six ravensIt had been thought
that there have been at least six ravens in residence at the tower for centuries, though during the Second World WarIt had been thought that there have been at least six ravens in residence at the tower for centuries, though during the Second World War most of them perished through shock during bombing raids. However, before the tower reopened to the public on 1 JanuaryIt had been thought that there have been at least six ravens in residence at the tower for centuries, though during the Second World War most of them perished through shock during bombing raids. However, before the tower reopened to the public on 1 January 1946, care was taken to ensure that a new set of ravens was in place. There are currently nine ravens and they are cared for by the Ravenmaster.