Richmond, London

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/richmond-london

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Richmond, London?21,469 (North Richmond and South Richmond wards, 2011 census)
2. How big is Richmond, London?Part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
3. What is the capital of Richmond, London?N/A (Town within Greater London)
4. What language do people speak in Richmond, London?English
5. When was Richmond, London built?Developed in the early 16th century around Richmond Palace
6. What is Richmond, London known for?Richmond is a town by the River Thames that has a historic royal palace and huge green parks like Richmond Park.

Act of Parliament: A formal written law passed by the legislative body of the United Kingdom.
Georgian Terraces: A style of urban housing characterized by rows of attached houses built during the Georgian era (1714-1837).
Conservation Area: An area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.
Municipal Borough: A type of local government district in England and Wales that existed from 1835 to 1974.