| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Ref No | RC/1/5/4 |
| Creator Name | Richmal Crompton; Richmal Ashbee (niece of Richmal Crompton); and Richmal Ashbee's heirs |
| Title | [Richmal Crompton] 3D board-game [belonging to Richmal Ashbee? niece of Richmal Crompton] titled "Just William Game", promoting the Stella Richman Productions and London Weekend Television adaptation [of Richmal Crompton's William stories] |
| Date | 1976 |
| Extent | 1 box |
| Description | Created by the Bradgate Division of Palitoy, Coalville, [Leicestershire], in 1976.
Contains: a 3D game board in the shape of William's house; six counters [all in the shape of William]; a die; two different sets of cards; and an instruction leaflet.
The front of the box contains: the title "Just William Game"; a drawing [of William and other characters from the William stories in front of William's house]; and further information about the game including the subtitle "An uproarious chase game for 2-6 players including 3-D model of William's house. Based on the popular LWT TV series." |
| Physical Description | The game board is made of cardboard and plastic and folds so it is flat when not in use. The counters are made of cardboard and plastic. The die is made of plastic. The sets of cards are made of cardboard.
The game board is 40cm x 31cm x 30.5cm when asse |
| Access Status | Open |
| Copyright | Copyright to be determined. |
| Related Material | Further documents relating to the television series "Just William" by Stella Richman Productions can be found in RC 227, RC 234, RC 272, RC 273, RC 337, RC 368 and RC 384. |