Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
Welcome to our website. We offer a varied programme of events to suit all interests. Here, you will find information about the background of our Company and the role we have within the City today as well as fascinating information about playing cards and their history.
I hope you enjoy looking through the site and please feel free to get in touch if there is anything we can help you with.
Dr (Christopher) John Eaton Esq. MB BS LRCP MRCS
Master Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
Cards of the month
"The American Indian Souvenir Playing Cards - 1900". Each card bears an unframed oval b/w photograph of a named scene.
2019 Cribbage final - PLAYOFF
Harry Madden (aged 13) and Joe Street (aged 72), face-off at “Cross-Purpose Cribbage Patience” for the honour of lifting The Tankard.
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The Company Today
Since the formation of the Company in the Middle Ages when playing cards were the sole entertainment for the population, the production and use of playing cards in London has declined. Today the Company still has card makers as Members.
However, the Company has many other Members connected with playing cards including card collectors, dealers, bridge players, magicians and other professions.
If you are interested in helping to "Make a Difference" in the City and beyond, please visit our Membership link to find out more about how we can help you to make the best use of your skills.
COMPANY NEWS & EVENTS
MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY
INTER LIVERY BRIDGE COMPETITION AND INTERESTING ARTICLES
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A FORCE FOR GOOD
Corde Recto Elati Omnes:
With an Upright Heart All Are Exalted
The Company has been a "Force for Good" in the City for over 380 years. From enabling leisure and entertainment in the Coffee Houses, Parlours and Ale Taverns of King Charles's time, to our more modern role of providing opportunities for disadvantaged children, we have always attracted able people who want to make a difference.
If you are interested in helping to "Make a Difference" in the City and beyond, please contact the Clerk to find out more about how we might help you to make the best use of your skills.
OUR CARD COLLECTION
WCMPC Card Collection
We have a large collection of cards and papers relating to playing cards over the centuries and currently stored at the
London Metropolitan Archive.
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