Richmond upon Thames: it is Britain’s happiest place to live – but there’s a big catch

According to Rightmove, residents of the London borough are highly satisfied with their neighbourhood. But there’s one potential problem if you’re keen to move there ... Name: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Age: At the beginning of the 16th century, Henry VII – the king formerly known as Henry Tudor, 2nd Earl of Richmond (after his earldom in Richmond, North Yorkshire) – built Richmond Palace in what is now south-west London. Continue reading...