Wycombe

Wycombe has a long history of wood furniture manufacturing based industry. There are records from the 12th Century that show simple turnery was being produced and by the 13th Century furniture industry was a mainstay. This established High Wycombe as a centre of manufacturing and played an important part in the development of 8 Business Parks in the area. In the last 20 years the wood furniture manufacturing industry has seen a decline in Wycombe. This has created a significant level of unemployment and resulted in vacant space from businesses that have closed or left the area. We still have major furniture makers (like Dreams, Ercol and Hypnos) and a number of very small furniture makers who produce unique pieces of furniture for wealthy individuals – like Mick Jagger and the Queen – with the potential to grow and employ people.