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A well-known legend ________ (31) that should the ravens ever leave, the White Tower would collapse and a great disaster would happen to England.

Fortunately, these respected residents have been protected by a royal decree. They are kept at the Tower at the ________ (32) of the British government.

Ravens live up to an average of 25 years, but have been known to live up to the age of 45. These magnificent birds respond only to the Ravenmaster, a yeoman warder who ________ (33) care of their feeding and well-being.

During World War II, the number of the Tower ravens decreased dramatically, it ________ (34) its lowest point soon after the war finished. With the disturbances of the bombing only one raven was left to patrol the Tower.  New birds were soon on their way, some were drawn from the wild, some — from animal shelters.

Finally, the Tower had its full complement of birds. Thanks to the generosity of visitors the Tower has ________ (35) money to start its own breeding programme.

Now there is a complement of six birds plus reserves. They control four different territories within the Tower. In recent years, the Tower has proudly witnessed the birth of a new generation of ravens. The ravens are now a national icon for the British and ________ (36) many tourists make a special effort to see them.

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The first church on this ________ (30) was built in the Middle Ages, when this area was fields and woodlands.

In ________(31), this fine church is the fourth to stand here. The church was completed in 1726 to a design by James Gibbs.

The magnificent style of the church with its huge columns, arches and Victorian mosaics has inspired architects ________(32) hundreds of years, particularly in North America and in Ireland.

The work with the homeless is also costly ________(33) visitors’ financial support will be very much appreciated.