Chapels · London
Kew
Kew — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
About
Kew is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Kew is a chapel located in London. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, although further details on its era and designation are not provided.
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Background
History
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Description
Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester ( 1460–1526) was granted lands at Kew in 1517. When he died in 1526 he left his Kew estates to his third wife, Eleanor, with the remainder to his son George. In 1538, Sir George Somerset sold the house for £200 to Thomas Cromwell ( 1485–1540), who resold it for the same amount to Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk ( 1484–1545). Brandon had probably already inhabited Kew during the life of his wife Mary Tudor (1496–1533), daughter of Henry VII and widow of the French king Louis XII. According to John Leland's Cygnea Cantio ("Swan Song"), she stayed in Kew (which he refers to as "Cheva") for a time after her return to England. One of Henry VIII's…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4837, -0.2780
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- W4 3PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kew?
- Kew is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W4 3PQ), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- Is Kew free to visit?
- Yes, Kew is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kew?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode W4 3PQ. It sits within the Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency.