Richmond Town Centre London Mobile phone 29- 30th Dec 13
This is where my Son lives. It is a lovely area famous for history, Kew gardens, Twickenham -Rugby. Also home to Ebay Headquarters on the banks of the River Thames. Richmond is an affluent town in south west London, 8.2 miles (13.2 km) west-southwest of Charing Cross. The town is on a meander of the River Thames, with a large number of parks and open spaces, including Richmond Park, and many protected conservation areas, which include much of Richmond Hill. A specific Act of Parliament protects the scenic view of the River Thames from Richmond
Richmond was founded following Henry VII's building of Richmond Palace in the 16th century, from which the town derives its name. During this era the town and palace were particularly associated with Elizabeth I, who spent her last days here. During the 18th century Richmond Bridge was completed and many Georgian terraces were built, particularly around Richmond Green and on Richmond Hill. These remain well preserved and many have listed building architectural or heritage status. The opening of the railway station in 1846 was a significant event in the absorption of the town into a rapidly expanding London. Richmond was formerly part of the ancient parish of Kingston upon Thames in the county of Surrey. The town became a municipal borough in 1890, which was enlarged in 1892 and 1933. The municipal borough was abolished in 1965 when, as a result of boundary changes, Richmond was transferred to Greater London. It is now part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond is a much sought after residential location, and among the most wealthy towns in the United Kingdom. It is also a significant commercial and upmarket retail centre, and has a developed day and evening economy. Noted for its high quality of life, as well as its affluence, it has been assessed as one of the happiest places in which to live in the UK.
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Richmond Park, the largest of the capital's eight Royal Parks and the biggest enclosed space in London.
The park is a National Nature Reserve, London's largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a European Special Area of Conservation.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, usually referred to as Kew Gardens, comprises 121 hectares of gardens and botanical glasshouses between Richmond and Kew in Richmond upon Thames in southwest London, England
Richmond Town Centre London Mobile phone 29- 30th Dec 13
This is where my Son lives. It is a lovely area famous for history, Kew gardens, Twickenham -Rugby. Also home to Ebay Headquarters on the banks of the River Thames. Richmond is an affluent town in south west London, 8.2 miles (13.2 km) west-southwest of Charing Cross. The town is on a meander of the River Thames, with a large number of parks and open spaces, including Richmond Park, and many protected conservation areas, which include much of Richmond Hill. A specific Act of Parliament protects the scenic view of the River Thames from Richmond
Richmond was founded following Henry VII's building of Richmond Palace in the 16th century, from which the town derives its name. During this era the town and palace were particularly associated with Elizabeth I, who spent her last days here. During the 18th century Richmond Bridge was completed and many Georgian terraces were built, particularly around Richmond Green and on Richmond Hill. These remain well preserved and many have listed building architectural or heritage status. The opening of the railway station in 1846 was a significant event in the absorption of the town into a rapidly expanding London. Richmond was formerly part of the ancient parish of Kingston upon Thames in the county of Surrey. The town became a municipal borough in 1890, which was enlarged in 1892 and 1933. The municipal borough was abolished in 1965 when, as a result of boundary changes, Richmond was transferred to Greater London. It is now part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond is a much sought after residential location, and among the most wealthy towns in the United Kingdom. It is also a significant commercial and upmarket retail centre, and has a developed day and evening economy. Noted for its high quality of life, as well as its affluence, it has been assessed as one of the happiest places in which to live in the UK.
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Richmond Park, the largest of the capital's eight Royal Parks and the biggest enclosed space in London.
The park is a National Nature Reserve, London's largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a European Special Area of Conservation.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, usually referred to as Kew Gardens, comprises 121 hectares of gardens and botanical glasshouses between Richmond and Kew in Richmond upon Thames in southwest London, England