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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Thomas_de_la_RueThomas de la Rue - Wikipedia

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   Thomas de la Rue was a printer from Guernsey who founded De La Rue plc, a leading security printer and papermaker. He also printed the first pack of playing cards in 1831 and received the Legion of Honour in 1855.

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3. www.liberationgroup.com › thomas-de-la-rueTHOMAS DE LA RUE

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   Enjoy classic bar meals, beers and ales at this traditional town pub in St. Peter Port. The Thomas de la Rue also hosts local and visiting bands and open-mike nights every weekend.

4. www.delarue.com › about › our-historyHistory - De La Rue

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   Thomas de la Rue hires Owen Jones, architect and artist, to design the backs of his previously plain playing cards. His distinctive style becomes incredibly influential both in De La Rue and wider card design.

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5. www.wopc.co.uk › delarueDe La Rue — The World of Playing Cards

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   Mar 19, 2001 · Learn about Thomas de la Rue, the inventor of the modern English playing card, and his company's innovations and products. See examples of his letter-press printed cards, court figures, indices, and designs by Owen Jones.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › De_La_RueDe La Rue - Wikipedia

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   De La Rue is a printing company that produces secure digital and physical protections for goods, trade, and identities. It was founded in 1821 by Thomas de la Rue, who moved from Guernsey to London and started a straw hat business.

7. qz.com › de-la-rue-currency-printer-to-the-worldDe La Rue: Currency printer to the world - Quartz

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   Aug 2, 2023 · De La Rue, the building’s occupant, is in the high-stakes business of authentication. It designs and prints national passports, as well as the silver foil labels that mark cigarette packs and...

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   What is Thomas de la Rue?

   • The Thomas de la Rue is a traditional town pub serving wholesome classic bar meals both lunchtime and evenings, with an excellent selection of beers and ales, including the award-winning, Channel Islands’ brewed Liberation Ale.

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   When was Thomas de la Rue born?

   • De La Rue introduced letter-press printing into playing card production and his patent was granted in 1831. He produced his first playing cards in 1832. Thomas de la Rue (24 March 1793 – 7 June 1866) was born in a small hamlet in Guernsey called Le Bourg in 1793, the seventh child (of nine) of Eleazar and Rachel de la Rue.

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   How did Thomas de la Rue become famous?

   • 1813: As a 20-year-old, having trained as a printer and publisher, Thomas de la Rue puts out a Guernsey newspaper in both English and French. 1831: After moving to London, de la Rue applies for and wins a patent to print playing cards.

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   When did Thomas de la Rue start a newspaper?

   • He went into business with Tom Greenslade and together they launched the newspaper Le Publiciste. Having fallen out with Greenslade, Thomas de la Rue launched his own publication, Le Miroir politique, first published on 6 February 1813. [ 3][ 4] In 1816 he left Guernsey, for London, where he initially established a business making straw hats. [ 3]

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9. www.pmgnotes.com › news › articleFrom Playing Cards to Banknotes: The History of Thomas De La Rue

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   Jul 21, 2015 · Learn about the history of De La Rue, a printing company founded by Thomas De La Rue in 1813. It started by printing playing cards and stamps, and later became the largest security printer and papermaker in the world.