The most exclusive ‘Mayfair’ blue property square was given to Hughenden Manor, while the Guildhall was revealed as Wycombe’s ‘Park Lane’– the second most expensive square players can compete to buy. Cressex Embroidery’s co-owner Anthony Thomas, who came along with his sister and dad, said: “It’s brilliant, we’ve played it since we were children. For the next week, we are going to leave this High Wycombe poll open to discover what residents think. Which High Wycombe destination do YOU believe deserves a monopoly spot? We also have pupils who have become famous, for example James Corden returned to open our new studios in Bridge Street.”

That venue was only temporary, whilst Newland Hall the school’s home for the next few years was refurbished. Whether you’re keeping your eyes peeled for the Disraeli monument or are eager to take a look around the Guildhall, there’s plenty here for locals and visitors alike to enjoy, from activities to beautiful scenery. Five weeks after the announcement that Wycombe is getting its own Monopoly board Afolabi Omotola Partnerships Manager at Winning Moves gives Colin an update on the board. Attending with her mother and grandmother, she was awarded one of the very first games to come off the press.Her winning piece, which received huge applauds from the audience, read: “High Wycombe is my home town, let’s jump up and down. Monopoly is on its way, so let’s roll the dice – and play!” The game will see the multi-coloured property squares all themed around High Wycombe landmarks – with Chance and Community Chest cards customised too. We like to support local events which is why we are taking part in the switching-on of the Christmas lights, as well as Monopoly launch and several local pantomimes. Everything is up for grabs, “ adds Mr Omotola. “We shall be delighted to hear from all of the great High Wycombe public.

Bosses of the world’s most famous board game have fallen in love with High Wycombe that today have announced it has landed the honour of its very own official game – after seeing off 24 other places across the globe, some A-List on glam and glitz The ball could seat six to 10 people and was reputed to be a meeting place for the notorious Hell Fire Club. It hosted visitors to the club such as Benjamin Franklin and was stated by the author John Wilkes to be “the best globe tavern I was ever in”! If you’re only interested in receiving the newest games this is the box for you; guaranteeing only the latest games! Buy New Releases Box » Are you a high-risk player looking to profit off the game's most expensive properties or the thrifty, collect-them-slowly strategist? Either way, here's what properties are featured in Monopoly: High Wycombe edition. Every property on the High Wycombe Monopoly boardEach year the MONOPOLY dice roll on a new place – over the last two years it has been Palm Springs in leafy Riverside County, California and The Hamptons in New York state – and High Wycombe has beaten a shortlist of 24 other places from across the world (some of these perhaps perceived as far more glamorous, including Carmel-by-the-Sea in Monterey, California). Parker Brothers were acquired by Hasbro in 1991 and they set about seeking input from the general public in varying the game.

In the early 1960s the couple moved their family, including daughter Marylyn, to High Wycombe and the school was closed.

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As a child she won many festivals and appeared in shows all over the country before starting work as a production assistant for BBC Radio in London. For example, the choreographer of the Monopoly piece at the launch event, who has appeared in lead roles in pantomimes at the Wycombe Swan, joined us shortly after graduating, and her youngest daughter, now 18, is taking part in the performance at the Launch Event. Red roses and chocolates were handed out to shoppers in High Wycombe town centre, as well as signed Monopoly money by Mr Monopoly to celebrate.

In 1941 the British Secret Intelligence Service asked John Waddington Ltd, the licensed manufacturer of Monopoly in the UK, to create a special edition of the game for prisoners-of-war held by the Nazi’s. Melanie Williams, Chief Executive of High Wycombe BID said: “We couldn’t be more excited to hear this great news for High Wycombe and are delighted to have won the opportunity to be part of the MONOPOLY family.

Bucks Nostalgia: The Icons of Wycombe on the town's Monopoly board

We are delighted to have High Wycombe celebrated in this way! This town offers such a rich variety of culture and community spirit, from a preserved medieval High Street with its famous market to the wonderful Swan Theatre, as well as a fantastic array of shops and restaurants. Iconic 300-year-old tree near High Wycombe given emergency surgery to 'keep it alive for as long as possible' A High Wycombe Monopoly board is about to become a thing as the makers of the popular family game Hasbro announced that High Wycombe would be joining the likes London, Atlantic City and Westeros with its own version of the classic board game. These variants began to be introduced in 1994 and since then more than one hundred licensees have been created.