by CCash | Oct 15, 2022 | Blog, DIY History
Queen Elizabeth I is supposed to have played at bowls. On 19 July 1588, English Vice-Admiral Sir Francis Drake allegedly was playing bowls at Plymouth Hoe when the arrival of the Spanish Armada was announced, replying “We have time enough to finish the game and...
by CCash | Oct 10, 2020 | Blog, DIY History
This week we are exploring a popular card game from Elizabethan England called One and Thirty. This game is very similar to BlackJack, can be played with two or more people, and is pretty easy to learn. Press play to learn how to play. This card game dates back...
by CCash | Oct 29, 2019 | Blog
You can use this tutorial to learn how to play the game of Maw. The official rules of Maw are outlined inside The Groom Porter's Laws which appear in Ancient Ballads and Broadsides published in England in the sixteenth Century… as preserved in the Library of...
by CCash | Jan 12, 2019 | Blog
Download Printable Instructions and the Scoring Sheet This download includes a full history guide, instructions, and research notes. It’s a sample of the guides we give out as part of our activities for patrons. Thank you so much for taking time to attend the...
by CCash | Apr 5, 2018 | Blog
Time for some fun and games! Here’s a crossword puzzle featuring 21 Facts About William Shakespeare. Can you guess them all? Whether you’re flying back from a conference, heading to a film location, or just want to spend a nice rainy Sunday afternoon with...
