Playing Cards from United Kingdom

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Playing cards first arrived in England during the 15th century, but none have survived from such an early date.

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Animal Aid playing cards

by Peter Burnett
Dec 01, 2022

Animal Aid playing cards with anti-shooting cartoons created by Steve Hutton.

Animal Grab

by Simon Wintle
Jan 31, 2011

Animal Grab card game by Thomas De La Rue & Co., 110 Bunhill Row, London..

1900

Animal Misfitz

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Jan 13, 2020

Animal Misfitz designed by George Lambert for Faulkner Games, c.1900.

1960

Animal Snap

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Aug 16, 2015

Animal Snap published by Pepys Games, c.1960.

Animal Snap

by Simon Wintle
Sep 13, 2012

The full set of this 'Snap' card game is believed to have 9 characters in sets of four, making a total of 36 cards.

2010

Anne Stokes Collection

by Matt Probert
Jun 30, 2019

Anne Stokes Collection playing cards, 2010.

1875

Anno Domini

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Mar 18, 2018

Anno Domini biblical card game depicting New Testament history, published by John Jaques & Son, c.1875.

1875

Anno Mundi

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Jan 27, 2018

Anno Mundi: an early Jaques game described as ‘scripture recreation for the young’ with events in the Bible, c.1875.

Anonymous Novelty Cards

by Simon Wintle
Jun 14, 2010

Miniature novelty playing cards from the late 1940s or early 1950s with a charm of their own. Probably published as small prizes at fairground or seaside amusement arcades.

Anonymous Snap game

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
May 08, 2015

Anonymous “Snap” game from the late 19th century.

1990

Aquae Sulis

by Barney Townshend
Aug 27, 2012

‘Aquae Sulis’ is Georgina Harvey's second design, in which the double-ended courts are reminiscent of classical gods & goddesses.

1954

Ariel Productions Ltd

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
May 22, 2021

The founder of Ariel Productions, Philip Marx, was a prolific publisher of children’s books and comics towards the end of and just after the Second World War.

1983

Armchair Cricket

by Matt Probert
Dec 24, 2016

Armchair Cricket by ex-professional County Cricket player Don Arnold was first marketed by Norfolk House Enterprises in 1983.

1686

Arms of English Peers

by Simon Wintle
Apr 04, 2016

The Arms of English Peers playing cards were first published in 1686. Heraldry, or a knowledge of the arms and blazons of royalty was an important part of a respectable education.