"The 10 stamps include images of some of the locations from the classic game, including Old Kent Road, Liverpool Street Station and Park Lane, as well as Free Parking and Chance. A Royal Mail spokesperson called Monopoly a "cherished part of British family life" and said the stamps would offer fans a "nostalgic journey around the board". Monopoly is now played in 114 countries and has been translated into more than 40 languages."
"Waddingtons was sold to US toy giant Hasbro in 1994, with Monopoly now played by more than a billion players across the globe. David Gold of Royal Mail said: "These designs pay tribute to the game's enduring legacy and its deep connection to London's streets and culture." PA Media Marianne James, from Hasbro, said: "Monopoly has been bringing friends and family together for 90 years and it's an honour to mark this milestone alongside Royal Mail.""
Royal Mail is issuing a set of 10 stamps to mark 90 years since Monopoly launched in the UK. The stamps feature locations from the classic board—Old Kent Road, Liverpool Street Station and Park Lane—alongside spaces such as Free Parking and Chance. John Waddington Limited of Leeds secured the European licence in 1935 and manufactured Monopoly in the city until the 1990s. Norman Victor Watson first played the game in the UK at his Horsforth home in 1935 and reportedly played it for a whole weekend. Waddingtons was sold to Hasbro in 1994. Monopoly is now played in 114 countries, translated into over 40 languages, and enjoyed by more than a billion players. The stamps go on general sale on 16 October.
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