Kingston upon Thames, or simply, Kingston is a town, former manor and a small borough within Greater London. It was formerly in the country of Surrey. Kingston is identified as a crucial part of the future London plan and is today a major retail centre. The name Kingston is derived from an old phrase 'Kinges Tun' which means royal farm or estate. Within Kingston is often regarded to be one of the founding places of England. Up until the mid 20th century, Kingston was the main location for weapon and aircraft manufacturing for the British army and the then British Empire.
Kingston today is popular for its themed markets, unique street activities, the selection of cafes and its nightlife. Today there is an opportunity for visitors to take a ride along the River Thames either by boat, vehicle or by foot as a majority of paths and roads run parallel to the river.
What Jobs Are Big In Kingston?
The local economy in Kingston upon Thames is thriving as one of the biggest retail centres in Greater London and the country. This is due to the arrivals of new businesses throughout each year. Kingston has a number of enterprises from all sectors of work. As a borough in southwest London, some of the jobs available in and around Kingston are business support roles for local businesses, such as in HR or sales. With around half an hour tube journey to central London, Kingston has connections to some of the biggest and influential organisations in the capital.
Business support workers help organisations run smoothly. From admins, to HR or sales, candidates in these areas can become the 'support hero' for a business as they play an important role in the success of the business.
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