Irish Heritage News
May 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
*Have you ever played whist?*
This is the back of a scorecard for a whist drive held in Cork city in 1919 – recently discovered inside a window frame by Kelly Warburton while renovating her Victorian house on the south side of the city. Whist is a trick-taking card game that emerged in the 18th century. It's governed by elaborate rules that set out not only how it is to be played but also player etiquette. Find out more 👇
https://irishheritagenews.ie/a-pic-from-the-past-003/
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