KEW is famous for its great Botanic Gardens and those who created them. Historians know it too as the home of Tudor kingmakers, of Georgian kings and of the artists that followed in their train. This book naturally gives due weight to these great historic figures, but it also explores and illustrates the lives of Kew’s less famous inhabitants – from the fishermen and market gardeners of the past to the shopkeepers and commuters of the 21st century.
Though awash with flowers and beautiful buildings, Kew is a …
