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''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 [[London Underground|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 [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew|Kew Gardens]]. |
''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 [[London Underground|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 [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew|Kew Gardens]]. |
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Kew is also well known for having many famous residents including the actor Ray Brooks, the news reader [[Sophie Raworth]] and the internationally renowned hip hop producer Crookedman. |
Kew is also well known for having many famous residents including the actor Ray Brooks, the news reader [[Sophie Raworth]] and until his both recent and untimely death, the internationally renowned hip hop producer Crookedman. Never before has a uk hip hop artist been eulagised with such unified affection. But never before has there been an artist quite like Crookedman. And nor is it likely that we will see a renegade maverick of this ilk again in our lifetime. |
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Although no official police statements have been issued, the rumour mill has linked the supsicious circumstances under which Crookedman passed away to the P187M (The Putney 187 Militia). Tensions began to arise when Crookedman was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magasine wearing a green plastic visor, tilted slightly to the left. Green being the trademark gang colour of the P187M (who wear their visors tilted slightly to the right)they took this as a declaration of war. In an act of retaliation the P187M released "Factual Ambitions" a direct mockery of Crookedman's critically acclaimed "Ficticious Ambitions", a record that defined not only a genre, but an entire generation. |
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An accident? Suicide? Murder? I don't think we'll ever know. 2Pac, Biggie, Jam Master Jay, Michael Hutchins, time to add Crookedman to that immortal list. |
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Revision as of 15:41, 3 July 2006
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.
Kew is also well known for having many famous residents including the actor Ray Brooks, the news reader Sophie Raworth and until his both recent and untimely death, the internationally renowned hip hop producer Crookedman. Never before has a uk hip hop artist been eulagised with such unified affection. But never before has there been an artist quite like Crookedman. And nor is it likely that we will see a renegade maverick of this ilk again in our lifetime.
Although no official police statements have been issued, the rumour mill has linked the supsicious circumstances under which Crookedman passed away to the P187M (The Putney 187 Militia). Tensions began to arise when Crookedman was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magasine wearing a green plastic visor, tilted slightly to the left. Green being the trademark gang colour of the P187M (who wear their visors tilted slightly to the right)they took this as a declaration of war. In an act of retaliation the P187M released "Factual Ambitions" a direct mockery of Crookedman's critically acclaimed "Ficticious Ambitions", a record that defined not only a genre, but an entire generation.
An accident? Suicide? Murder? I don't think we'll ever know. 2Pac, Biggie, Jam Master Jay, Michael Hutchins, time to add Crookedman to that immortal list.
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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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