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2 days ago · Richmond was founded following King Henry VII's building in the 16th century of Richmond Palace (so-named in 1501), from which the town derives its name. (The palace's manor itself took its name from King Henry's earldom of Richmond, North Yorkshire, the original Richmond.) The town and palace became particularly associated with Queen Elizabeth ...
- 5.38 km² (2.08 sq mi)
- Greater London
- 21,469 (North Richmond and South Richmond wards 2011)
- London
2 days ago · Kew ( / kjuː /) is a district in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. [2] Its population at the 2011 census was 11,436. [1] Kew is the location of the Royal Botanic Gardens ("Kew Gardens"), now a World Heritage Site, which includes Kew Palace. Kew is also the home of important historical documents such as Domesday Book, which is held at ...
- 3.30 km² (1.27 sq mi)
- 11,436 2011 Census (Kew ward 2011)
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5 days ago · Under the Act of 1835 (fn. 175) the composition of the governing body of Windsor was modified. The corporation was to consist of the mayor, six aldermen and eighteen councillors (the old division into the mayor, chief benchers and younger brethren being swept away). The town was divided into two wards.
4 days ago · In 1870 the report was made that the Borough of Richmond does not possess any common or other land affording freemen or other privileged inhabitants any exclusive right of property or use (Parl. Papers [1870], no. 448). 139. Rep. of Com. on Munic. Corp. (1835), xxv, 1700–1; Coucher Bk. of the Corp. 1752–81, 2 Feb. 1758; 1812–32, 28 Dec ...
4 days ago · 3. Take the Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Tour (from USD 56.0) Show all photos. One of the famous and best tours in London, this exciting trip offers you an overview of London’s hotspots. Jump aboard the bus at any of the locations such as Hyde Park or the Piccadilly Circus and grab your seat in the lower or on the upper deck.
2 days ago · The East London line is part of the London Overground, running north to south through the East, Docklands and South areas of London. It was previously a line of the London Underground . Built in 1869 by the East London Railway Company, which reused the Thames Tunnel intended for horse-drawn carriages, the line became part of the London ...
