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High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire, South East · population 120,256 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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High Wycombe
High Wycombe, often referred to as Wycombe, is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England. Lying in the valley of the River Wye surrounded by the Chiltern Hills, it is 29 miles (47 km) west-northwest of Charing Cross in London, 13 miles (21 km) south-southeast of Aylesbury, 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Oxford, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Reading and 8 miles (13 km) north of Maidenhead.
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CouncilEaling Council to consider consultation on merging Viking and Downe Manor schools
A council report recommends consulting on the future of two local primary schools after a decade-long drop in pupil numbers, with a preferred plan to merge Viking into Downe Manor from 2027.
Downe2 hours ago
CouncilCity of London Police Authority Board chair calls for outcome-focused reform
At the Authority Board’s annual dinner, chair Tijs Broeke urged that police reform be judged on results, not structure, and stressed the force’s national economic importance.
London2 hours ago
CouncilCity of London Police Authority Chair urges outcome-focused reform
At the annual Police Authority Board dinner, chair Tijs Broeke called for reforms centred on results, warned against merging the force and highlighted its economic importance to the UK.
London2 hours ago
CouncilHavering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027
A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.
Romford2 hours ago
Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision
The borough’s leader presented a long-term strategy on 16 September, outlining ambitions to make Havering the best place in London to live, work and invest, and setting out new programmes on housing, jobs, green space and safety.
Havering4 hours ago
CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow4 hours ago
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What's on in and around High Wycombe
Between The Covers Live - Celebrating Agatha Christie
Wed 7 Oct, 19:30Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Kane Brown - Crowd Work King
Fri 16 Oct, 20:00High Wycombe Town Hall., High Wycombe
Susan Calman: Tall Tales
Tue 20 Oct, 19:30Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
Wed 21 Oct, 19:30Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden
Thu 22 Oct, 19:30Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Noasis
Sat 24 Oct, 19:30The Boxmoor Playhouse, Hemel Hempstead
Days out around High Wycombe
View allBradenham Manor
Bradenham · 3.7 miles
Not publicly open. Once property of the Earl of Warwick & used by Lord Windsor to host Queen Elizabeth I in 1566. The current manor house was built in the 17th cent. & was home to PM B. D'Israeli's father in the 19th cent. until he died here in 1848
St Botolph's, Bradenham
Bradenham · 3.7 miles
Restored in 1863 with reputedly the oldest church doorway in Bucks (early Norman). The tower hosts 2 of England's oldest bells (~1300), while the nave is from 1100. Benjamin Disraelis parents also lie to rest here, beside inscriptions for WWI soldiers.
Park Wood
Walter's Ash · 4.3 miles
Woodland features provide evidence for ancient field systems (Iron Age/early Roman) & a 13/14th cent. homestead. In Tudor times (1485–1603) the wood was a deer park, but was converted to beech to cater for Wycombes furniture industry in the 18th century
Squadron 578
Stubbings · 6.8 miles
Crash site of LK-Q (18 July 1944) from 578 Squadron http://www.578squadron.org.uk/memorials/
Chesham Bois war memorial
Chesham Bois · 7.5 miles
Dedicated in 1920, Grade II listed in 2014
Burnham War Memorial
Burnham · 8.1 miles
First World War memorial, with bronze statue by Leonard S Merrifield, unveiled on 19 December 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
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Coral
13 High Street, High Wycombe
For Face Sake
12 High Street, High Wycombe
The Works
11 High Street, High Wycombe
Santander
14-15 High Street, High Wycombe
Vanta Staffing
14-15 High Street, High Wycombe
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