Kew

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For other uses, see Kew (disambiguation).

Location
Kew
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OS grid reference:	TQ195775
Latitude:	51.483766°
Longitude:	-0.278082°
Administration
London borough:	Richmond
County level:	Greater London
Region:	London
Constituent country:	England
Sovereign state:	United Kingdom
Other
Ceremonial county:	Greater London
Historic county:	Surrey (1965)
Services
Police force:	Metropolitan Police
Fire brigade:	London Fire Brigade
Ambulance service:	London Ambulance
Post office and telephone
Post town:	RICHMOND
Postal district:	TW9
Dialling code:	020
Politics
UK Parliament:	Richmond Park
London Assembly:	South West
European Parliament:	London
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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), 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 number 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, and the news reader Sophie Raworth.