Kingston upon Thames

American

[temz] / tɛmz /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Kingston upon Thames British

noun

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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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 • Nov. 19, 2025

However Kerr denied the charge at a plea and trial preparation hearing at Kingston upon Thames Crown Court on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

Growing up, Mr Khalife's family life was in and around the south-west London borough of Kingston upon Thames.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2023

Arsenal also had strong support in Kingston upon Thames with the rivalry between the teams being reflected in their chants.

From BBC • May 21, 2023

He came into the world at Kingston upon Thames on March 23,1891, within sight of some of the finest rowing water in the world.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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