Named after Richmond Palace (being linked to Henry Tudor/Henry VII). On the River Thames. Richmond was formerly part of the ancient parish of Kingston upon Thames in the county of Surrey. In 1890 the town became a municipal borough, which was later extended to include Kew, Ham, Petersham and part of Mortlake (North Sheen).[6] The municipal borough was abolished in 1965 when, as a result of boundary changes, Richmond was transferred to Greater London.[7]