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United Kingdom

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

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Little Demons

Little Demons

“Little Demons” playing cards illustrated by Wayne Anderson, c.1970

Little Folk Misfitz

Little Folk Misfitz

C. W. Faulkner & Co. Ltd were prolific card game manufacturers over a period of around 50 years, c.1870-1920.

Little Grey Rabbit

Little Grey Rabbit

Little Grey Rabbit illustrated by Margaret Tempest, 1954.

Liverpool Daily Post

Liverpool Daily Post

“Mercury” playing cards produced for the Liverpool Cooperative Society, printed by the Liverpool Daily Post, c.1930

Lobo

Lobo

Lobo, the London Underground card game published by Thomas De la Rue & Co Ltd, 1930s.

Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels

“Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels” playing cards based on the cult film, 1999.

London on Playing Cards

London on Playing Cards

London on Playing Cards, Intercol, 1989.

London Post

London Post

Jaques' The London Post Card Game, c.1895.

Lose the smoke Keep the fire

Lose the smoke Keep the fire

“Lose the smoke Keep the fire” playing cards to help quit smoking, published by Nicotinell, 2007.

Lottery Scratch Playing Card

Lottery Scratch Playing Card

Move your mouse over the scratch area...

Manchester United Playing Cards

Manchester United Playing Cards

Deck produced for Manchester United Football Club published in 2006.

Manx Playing Card Stamps

Manx Playing Card Stamps

Isle of Man stamp issue based upon the history of Manx themed playing cards, featuring six fascinating, full colour stamps showing antique playing cards.

Many Folk Misfitz

Many Folk Misfitz

Many Folk Misfitz published by C.W. Faulkner & Co., c.1906.

Mapit

Mapit

“Mapit” war map card game published by Geographia Ltd, 55 Fleet Street, London E.C., c.1940s.

Mardon, Son & Hall of Bristol, branch of the Imperial Tobacco Company

Mardon, Son & Hall of Bristol, branch of the Imperial Tobacco Company

A division of Imperial Tobacco, they appear to have made cards almost exclusively for the cigarette token market, which flourished during the 1930s.

Market or Covent Garden

Market or Covent Garden

Market or Covent Garden game published by Kum-Bak, 1930s.

Marlborough’s Victories

Marlborough’s Victories

Marlborough’s Victories playing cards, first published in 1707, depict Marlborough's campaigns and the personalities involved.

Marlow playing cards

Marlow playing cards

Visitor attractions and businesses to be found in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

Marmite

Marmite

Fifty-Four images celebrating a UK savoury spread, that has been around one hundred and twenty two years! It's about time!

Mary Whitmore Jones and her Chastleton Patience Board

Mary Whitmore Jones and her Chastleton Patience Board

Mary Whitmore Jones and her Chastleton Patience Board by Tony Hall.