High Wycombe station continued to be developed over the years. Most dramatically this was at the turn of the 20th century with the opening of the Great Western & Great Central Joint main line to Marylebone and Paddington via Beaconsfield & Gerrards Cross. At this time the station itself was totally rebuilt, although the original terminus station/trainshed and engine shed was extended to become a very large goods shed. This building still stands today and as Brunel was engineer to the original Wycombe Railway (Maidenhead to Wycombe), this is known as the Brunel Building. It is Grade II listed. Bosses at London-based games company Winning Moves, who are producing the game under licensing from Hasbro, say a variety of factors were used in selecting the winning place. These include: ‘Pride’ ; ‘Beauty’ and ‘Sense of Community’.

She said: “I love Monopoly because it is a great game for all the family regardless of age to join in with and have a good laugh together. Not sure what game to buy next? Buy a premium mystery box for two to four great games to add to your collection! Buy Premium Box »

This belief became the basis for her game known as The Landlord’s Game, which was designed to demonstrate the economic ill effects of land becoming owned by monopolies. Wycombe foodbank One Can Trust is being honoured on the game and if you land on this square, you're two doors away from the Free Parking square.

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? From shopping to sport, the arts to leisure – and lots more including a travel set on the four MONOPOLY railway stations. Deputy Mayor Lesley Clarke shared her excitement on receiving the news that Wycombe would be getting its own board Whilst, High Wycombe may not possess Mayfair or Park Lane - it has not stopped the town getting a dedicated Monopoly edition. Bang & Olufsen welcomes shoppers to their new store in Bicester Village. The doors will officially open at 09:00 on the 12 th December 2020 and customers are invited in on the opening day to explore the new store and collect a complimentary memento.From a young age Marylyn had been taught to dance by her mother, then received professional coaching, including acrobatics by an ex-Hungarian circus acrobat. We have been wonderfully spoilt for choice putting this game together. A huge thank you to everyone who sent in suggestions”.

In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands the German authorities saw that the Dutch people were using British or American versions of Monopoly so developed a version with Dutch locations. 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. That venue was only temporary, whilst Newland Hall the school’s home for the next few years was refurbished. 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. WycombeStation_booking office The booking office as it would have looked shortly after Wycombe railway station was opened in 1854, looking from the yard at the front courtesy David Lane.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. Perhaps though most special this year is the 30th anniversary of the Wycombe Swan, in which we have three routines to help the celebration.”