Tower of London Barbary Lion Skulls
Skulls of two medieval Barbary lions, once part of the Tower of London's royal menagerie, discovered in 1937 and now displayed at the Natural History Museum.

šŸ“œ Skulls of two medieval Barbary lions, discovered in the Tower of London moat in 1937. šŸ” Dated between 1280-1385 and 1420-1480, these royal lions were part of the Tower's historic menagerie.

Why Go

šŸ¦ See rare Barbary lion skulls, an extinct subspecies
šŸ›ļø Explore the Natural History Museum's Treasures Cadogan Gallery
šŸ‘‘ Learn about the Tower of London's royal menagerie
šŸ”¬ Discover historical animal welfare insights
šŸ–ļø Touch a model lion skull for an immersive experience

Tips

šŸ“ Find the oldest skull in the Treasures Cadogan Gallery, Hintze Hall, Natural History Museum.

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