Kew: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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Kew: Guide
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, Kew|Royal Botanic Gardens (now a world heritage site), Kew Palace and The National Archives (England)|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 London Underground|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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew|Kew Gardens.
Kew is also well known for having many famous residents including the actor Ray Brooks, and the news reader Sophie Raworth.
Nearest places
Brentford
Richmond, London|Richmond
Gunnersbury
Chiswick
Mortlake
Barnes
Nearest tube station
Kew Gardens station (London)|Kew Gardens station
Quotes
:I am His Majesty's dog at Kew.
:Pray tell me, sir, whose dog are you?
::Engraved on the Collar of a Dog, Which I Gave to His Royal Highness -- Alexander Pope
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