Molesey
51.401388888889 - 0.34444444444444Koordinaten: 51 ° 24 ' N, 0 ° 21' W
Molesey is a town in the Borough of Elmbridge in the north of the English county of Surrey, southwest of London. The commuter community consists of the villages and West Molesey East Molesey. Molesey lies between the River Thames, which forms the northern boundary of the municipality, and the River Mole in the south, which flows immediately to the east of Molesey in the River Thames.
It is named after Molesey Mul, the landowners in the area was ( Molesey = Isle of Mul ). The place is significant primarily for its Thames transition: The Hampton Court Bridge connects the district of East Molesey with Hampton Court Palace.
Worth seeing is in Molesey, among them " Crooked Bell ", was build in the 14th century house. Molesey is also known for its tradition as an English Boxzentrum and by his trotting along the River Thames.
Molesey is accessible via the Hampton Court train station; also there are bus services to Kingston and Richmond. In Molesey fairly large water tank serving the water supply of London.
Molesey is the home of Matt Willis, member of the band Busted. The New Zealand Prime Minister Julius Vogel died in 1899 in East Molesey.