Playing Cards from United Kingdom
7: Brands and Packs
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by Ken Lodge
The introduction of brands commenced during the late 19th century as a development of the old qualities: Moguls, Harrys, Highlanders and Merry Andrews.
70: Woodblock and stencil : the spade courts
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by Ken Lodge
This is a presentation in a more straightforward fashion of the work done by Paul Bostock and me in our book of the same name.
71: Woodblock and stencil: the hearts
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by Ken Lodge
A presentation of the main characteristics of the wood-block courts of the heart suit.
74: The Wills/Waddington gift scheme
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by Ken Lodge
The scheme to promote playing cards as gifts by means of inserts in Wills' cigarette packets apparently saved Waddington from their financial problems in 1931. Here are some details of the cards involved.
75: Early American cards
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by Ken Lodge
An overview of some of the early cards made in the United States.
A Barribal variant for Christmas
Christmas gift with a difference, made by Waddington’s, Leeds, 1931.
A Bouquet of Pheasants
A Bouquet of Pheasants playing cards produced by Jennifer Gaudion, United Kingdom, 2019.
A Gardener’s Labyrinth
Photographs of flowers, herbs and vegetables by leading photographer Tessa Traeger.
A New Look at the Evolution of Whist Markers and Gaming Counters
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by Tony Hall
This article aims to illustrate the evolution of whist and gaming counters from the 18th century to the 20th.
A Royal Game
A Royal Game featuring Queen Victoria’s children and extended family, published by A. Collier, London, c.1896.
About Karl Gerich (1956-2016)
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by Simon Wintle
About Karl Alexander Gerich, 23rd April 1956 — 4th January 2016
About Shelley Fowles
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by Simon Wintle
Shelley Fowles was born in South Africa but has lived in the United Kingdom since 1979. She trained in Art in Brighton and London.
Adventure Time
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by Matt Probert
‘Adventure Time’ cult sci-fi playing cards published by Forbidden Planet.
Advertising deck for Carta Mundi
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by Matt Probert
Advertising deck for Carta Mundi produced by Carta Mundi, 2001
