Kew
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It is best known for being the home of the Royal Botanic Gardens (now a world heritage site), 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, a well-reviewed restaurant (The Glasshouse), and several 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 famous residents including the actor Ray Brooks, the news reader Sophie Raworth and the hip-hop producer Crookedman.
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Quote about Kew
- 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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