Everything about Kew totally explained
Kew is a place in the
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in
South West London.
It is best known for being the home of the
Royal Botanic Gardens (now a world heritage site). Other points of interest include
Kew Palace and
The National Archives (previously known as the
Public Records Office).
Kew village refers to several attractive parades of shops adjoining Kew Gardens station. It contains a mixture of independent retailers, several restaurants, including the well-reviewed The Glasshouse, and numerous cafes. Most of Kew developed in the late 19th century, following the arrival of the
District Line of the
Underground, and is characterised by large detached or semi-detached houses. It is a popular (and expensive) residential area because of its transport links and proximity to
Kew Gardens.
Kew is also well known for having many notable residents including actor
Ray Brooks, and news reader
Sophie Raworth.
Etymology
The name Kew is a combguage|Old English]]
hoh (spur of land). The land spur is the bend in the Thames. The name was recorded in 1327 as
Cayho.
Education
Transport and locale
The
South Circular Road (the A205) passes through Kew, with Kew Road providing the main road link to
Richmond. The
M4 motorway starts a short distance north of Kew, providing access to
Heathrow Airport and the west. The A316 road starts in Chiswick and continues over Chiswick bridge and junctions with the south circular at Chaulker's corner.
In the
17th Century, the
Kings Road was created by
Charles II to travel to Kew and
Hampton Court. It remained
the Kings Private Road until 1830. However, people with the right connections were able to obtain a pass to use it. By the 1960s the King's Road had become famous for its fashionable boutiques and its association with the
Swinging Sixties.
Since 1869 rail services have been available from
Kew Gardens station, with services from both
London Underground and
National Rail.
Nearest places
Nearest tube station
Kew Gardens station
Bridges
Kew Bridge, which carries the A205 South Circular Road. Beside the bridge is Kew Gardens Pier, which serves tourist ferries operating under license from London River Services.
Kew Railway Bridge
Quotes
» I'm His Highness' dog at Kew;
Pray tell me, sir, whose dog are you? » :Epigram, engraved on the Collar of a Dog which I gave to his Royal Highness (Frederick, Prince of Wales)— Alexander Pope, 1688-1744
Sport and Leisure
Kew has several sport clubs and gym's including Putney Town Rowing Club and Richmond gymnastics association.
Further Information
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