Harrow School Monopoly

Harrow School Enterprises Limited (HSEL) is proud to bring you this very special piece of Harroviana. If you were to think of any board game with the most international brand recognition and sales, Monopoly should come at the top of the list. Loved the world over, this game has captured the hearts and minds of generations of armchair entrepreneurs as well as causing innumerable family arguments!

The famous streets and landmarks of the Monopoly board have been renamed this year as Harrow School becomes the latest official version of the game. Old Harrovians, boys, parents and friends of the School are now able to buy their old House, or get a mortgage on Old Schools as the classic family game combines with the venerable and beloved landmarks of Harrow School.

The project started six months ago when a version of Oundle School Monopoly was sent to Mr Barnaby Lenon. The first, and potentially most controversial, decision was which Houses should go on which squares. All the boarding houses (including the newly opened Lyon’s House) are included, valued by date of construction, with the oldest being the highest value. It was hoped that this logic would preclude any inter-House rivalry, but one House Master, who shall remain nameless, was nevertheless heard to enquire as to whom he should talk to about changing the valuation of his House!

The remaining properties are made up of buildings linked to the arts (the Ryan Theatre, Music Schools and Art Schools), buildings linked to food (the Shepherd Churchill Hall and Hill Café) and the most historic parts of the School (Old Schools being the Mayfair of Harrow Monopoly). Stations have become School Grounds, while services such as Water & Electricity have become Chapel and the Vaughan Library.

Boys got a chance to become involved with the creation of the Community Chest and Chance cards. Harrow School Enterprises visited three boarding houses (Druries, Newlands and The Grove) to obtain suggestions for what traditions and quirks of Harrow should make up both sets of cards. Players can expect to be put on Custos Report and pay £50!

All in all the game promises to be an excellent addition to any boardgame collection and a unique and fun gift for anyone connected with Harrow School. Purchase online NOW for only £29.95 plus postage and packing for this unique way of celebrating the cultures and traditions of Harrow School.

Boards can also be purchased in person at the Hill Shop or via telephone on 0208 872 8212.

Purchase price:

• £29.95 per board
• £5.95 postage and packing (UK mainland) – First Class, Recorded Delivery
• £12.95 postage and packing (Europe) - International Signed For
• £19.95 postage and packing (Rest of World) - International Signed For

For orders over 5 boards, please contact the shop for more details on packaging and pricing options available.

* We are unable to offer discounts on postage of any grouped orders up to 5 boards. We are also unable to post items to different locations.