New stamps celebrate 90 years of Monopoly

The game was first played in the UK in Horsforth, Leeds

A new set of stamps is being issued to mark 90 years since classic board game Monopoly launched in the UK.

John Waddington Limited of Leeds secured the European licence to make the game in 1935 - following its original release in the US - and Monopoly was manufactured in the city up until the 1990s.

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.

But Norman Victor Watson, managing director and later chairman of John Waddington Ltd, was the very first person to play the game in the UK, at his home in Horsforth in 1935.

He is said to have loved it so much he played it for a whole weekend.

The game has now been translated into 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."

The stamps go on sale on 16 October

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.

"These special stamps celebrate not only the game's incredible legacy, but also its unique ties to the UK."

She added: "It's a wonderful way to pay tribute to a brand that continues to spark joy, connection and a little friendly competition for families everywhere."

The stamps go on general sale on 16 October.

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