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What is a card game ticket?

A card game ticket from 1949 found at Buckingham Palace suggests organised social events for staff. These tickets would have granted entry to a game, perhaps for a small stake or prize, providing entertainment and a sense of community for those living and working within the palace walls. It's a small detail that paints a vivid picture of past leisure.

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