Modern Times
The civil parish of Princes Risborough today has approximately the same extent as the former manor and includes various hamlets scattered over the nearby Chiltern Hills. These include Alscot, Askett, Cadsden, Flowers Bottom, Loosley Row Lower North Dean, Monks Risborough, North Dean, Redland End, Speen, Upper North Dean and Whiteleaf.
Princes Risborough has been featured several times in films and television series (e.g. Jonathan Creek, Inspector Morse, Midsomer Murders and Double First).
It is popular with commuters as it has excellent rail links to London and Birmingham. Notable residents include Jay Kay from Jamiroquai and Lee McQueen, winner of The Apprentice series 4.
Since the reintroduction of the Red Kite to the Chiltern Hills, Princes Risborough has become an ideal place to view this bird of prey. They are often sighted above the town and surrounding areas.
The town is home to Princes Risborough School, which is a co-educational secondary school.
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