Kew

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Template:Infobox London place 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, 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.