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Kingston upon Thames

American  
[temz] / tɛmz /

noun

  1. a borough of Greater London, England.


Kingston upon Thames British  

noun

  1. a borough of SW Greater London, on the River Thames: formed in 1965 by the amalgamation of several former boroughs of Surrey; administrative centre of Surrey. Pop: 150 400 (2003 est). Area: 38 sq km (15 sq miles)

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When the BBC visited the market in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, earlier this week, we saw an open mic night, including a rendition of Neil Young's Heart of Gold, and stalls selling the likes of pasta, Greek gyros and Yorkshire pudding wraps.

From BBC

The display in posh Kingston upon Thames in southwest London at first glance seems to depict a jolly crowd enjoying the festive season.

From Barron's

Kingston Upon Thames Council said in a statement it had had "no involvement in the planning or funding of the display".

From Barron's

Alessia Forzinetti and her two children take buses nearly every day to travel around Kingston upon Thames during the summer holidays.

From BBC

Kingston upon Thames Crown Court heard that Drina Gray had "engaged in a campaign of harassment" against the young couple living in the flat above hers.

From BBC