Playing Cards from United Kingdom
Pips in Proverbs
Wonderful ‘Pips in Proverbs’ playing cards created by Jennifer Gaudion, United Kingdom, 2009.
Playing Card Research Archives maintained by The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
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by Paul Bostock
The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards maintains an extensive archive of materials from notable playing card researchers, available for study by arrangement in Bicester.
Playing cards in Wales - Welsh playing cards
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by Simon Wintle
Whereas the distinctiveness of Wales is an important resource contributing to the rich texture of variety which characterises the island of Britain, to date no Welsh playing cards cards have been found which were actually manufactured in Wales.
Playing Politics
“Playing Politics” or “Cabinet Shuffle” specially commissioned by the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1983.
Playing Politics ’92: Pack of lies
Playing Politics ’92: Pack of lies with caricatures by Grant Robertson, UK.
Playing Politics 2010
“Playing Politics ’10: With no expenses spared” featuring caricatures by Oliver Preston, published by InterCol London, UK.
Pleisure Pub Group Bible #3
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by Matt Probert
It doesn’t matter if the glass is half empty or half full... it always needs topping up with these delicious cocktail recipe cards...
Pneumatic c.1960-1965
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by Matt Probert
De la Rue were producing Pneumatic cards with the “special graining for ease of handling” as late as early 1960s
Pneumatic Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
The surface of the cards was slightly grooved by being rolled on prepared plates, so that there were little pockets of air between each card, which prevented them sticking together.
Political playing cards (2015)
Political playing cards produced by Oliver Preston at the time of the 2015 UK Parliamentary election.
Political playing cards (2017)
Political playing cards by the British cartoonist Oliver Preston, United Kingdom, 2017.
Politically Incorrect Happy Families
A Happy Families set with many differences from a conventional one.
Pooltella
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by Matt Probert
Pooltella cards by John Waddington Ltd, the cards that simplify football pool forecasts, 1930s.
Pope Joan Trays
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by Simon Wintle
Some traditional Pope Joan boards comprise a circular tray, others are square, divided into sections labelled Ace, King, Queen, Jack, Intrigue and Matrimony. In the game, the Nine of Diamonds is “Pope Joan”.