REVEALED: Richmond Trivia Answers

By The Editor 6th Sep 2020

The river at Richmond
The river at Richmond

Yesterday we posed 10 Richmond trivia questions to you - so here are the answers!

  1. How long does it take to get from Richmond to Upminster on the District Line?

A: It takes 1hr 29 minutes direct, with 41 stops

  1. Who was the first MP of the new Richmond Park Constituency in 1997?

A: Liberal Democrat Jenny Tonge

  1. What is the nickname of local football team Hampton and Richmond Borough?

A: The Beavers

  1. Which famous comedian that we have interviewed lives in Richmond?

A: Milton Jones which you can read HERE

  1. Which TFL Zone is Richmond Station in?

A: Zone 4

  1. What is the population of Richmond Town according to the 2011 census?

A: 21,469

  1. What county is the other 'Richmond' in the UK in?

A: North Yorkshire

  1. What year did Kew Gardens open in?

A: 1759

  1. Which English monarch built Richmond Palace?

A: Henry VII

  1. Where is Richmond Council based?

A: Their headquarters are in Twickenham

     

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