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unusual facts about Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames


Effingham Hundred

In minor civil dispute settlement, in 1628 the borough of Kingston received a grant of jurisdiction within the "hundred of Copthorne and Effingham" in compensation for their loss of the privilege of court leet in Richmond and Petersham and this grant was confirmed by Charles I to in 1638, and as the last vestige of the hundred's influence held good until late 19th century reforms.


Angela Rumbold

She was Chair of the Governing Body of both Danes Hill School in Oxshott and Surbiton High School in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, as well as Vice Chair of the Governing Body of Tolworth Girls’ School, a large comprehensive school also in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

Kingston Guardian

The Kingston Guardian is a weekly free local newspaper covering the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London.

Surrey Comet

The Surrey Comet is a weekly paid-for local newspaper covering the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London, and surrounding areas.


see also

Rose Theatre

Rose Theatre, Kingston, a theatre in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London, build in 2008