Corporate 1840- Kew Gardens originated in the gardens at Kew Park which were formed by Lord Capel of Tewkesbury and later became the property of the Royal family. In 1840 the gardens were adpoted at a national botanical garden. In July 2003, the gardens were put on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. GB/366/1522 16/09/2009 Mkklibyz 16/09/2009 Mkklibyz Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; 1840- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Kew Gardens 63783935-0ad9-4ea3-a6bd-fd7d8b3ee252