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About Richmond


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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. It has a significant commercial and retail centre with a developed day and evening economy
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