London Travel｜These Absurd Yet True Stories Are Hilarious

Many describe London as an "elegant" and "serious" city, but don't be fooled by its classical facade—it's actually like a giant comedy stage, where even history comes with British humor. 📖 Check out these "proper yet ridiculous" true tales: 👑 1. The Royal Ravens: Civil Servants Who Can't Resign? The Tower of London keeps several "Royal Ravens"—not for display, but because of a legend: "If the ravens fly away, the empire will fall." These ravens each have names, ID numbers, personal caretakers, and even "dismissal" records! They’re basically Britain’s most secure civil service jobs. 🕵️‍♂️ 2. People Really Do Write Letters to Sherlock Holmes In the novels, Sherlock Holmes lived at 221B Baker Street. In reality, this address later belonged to a bank. The result? A flood of "help letters" daily: crime reports, love confessions, and tea invitations ☕️. The bank eventually had to hire someone just to "reply as Sherlock Holmes"! 🍺 3. A Sugar Water Disaster? No, a "Beer Tsunami"! In 1814, a brewery’s giant vat burst, unleashing over 2 million liters of ale into the streets, turning the road into a river of beer… creating both tragedy and absurd legends. Some were even swept into their kitchens or drowned in cellar floods 😭. This was London’s real-life "Great Beer Flood"! 🎭 4. Shakespeare’s Theater: High Art in Low Sanitation 16th-century theatergoers were so passionate that despite the lack of toilets, they insisted on "taking care of business" during performances… The stench around the theater became unbearable, leading to orders for "cleanup and reform" 😅. The power of culture is strong—even with the smell, they stayed for *Hamlet*. 🧭 Finally, here’s my recommended London itinerary—perfect for exploring while soaking up these stories: 📌【Must-Visit Spots】 ✨ Thames River Cruise — Take in the skyline of London Bridge, Big Ben, and the London Eye 📚 British Museum — A cultural treasure trove, like a real-life "Harry Potter prop room" 🧙‍♂️ Platform 9¾ — Step into Hogwarts and snap that iconic photo! 🏰 Buckingham Palace + Horse Guards — Watch the Changing of the Guard and feel the royal pomp ⛪ Westminster Abbey + Big Ben — The spiritual heart of British history and power 🌳 Hyde Park — Picnic, jog, squirrel-watch, and live like a local for a day 🍃