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What does that term mean  “Groomporter?” Since we’re in the business of researching and selling games of the past I started using Groomporter many years ago as an online nickname especially on history-related internet forums. For my first full episode I explain the term’s …Continue reading→

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What does that term mean  “Groomporter?”
Since we’re in the business of researching and selling games of the past I started using Groomporter many years ago as an online nickname especially on history-related internet forums. For my first full episode I explain the term’s origin.
Next episode: Who are the kings and queens on playing cards?

The theme music is “Scully’s  Reel/Mrs.McCloud’s/Cooley’s Reel” by the band Slánte from their Album Cup of Tea and is used under a Creative Commons share-alike license.

Submit an audio question by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” link at the upper right corner of the page so I can include it in an episode.
Or if you’re shy send me a question through the “Ask a Question” form.



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What does that term mean  “Groomporter?” Since we’re in the business of researching and selling games of the past I started using Groomporter many years ago as an online nickname especially on history-related internet forums.
Duration
3:01
Publishing date
2016-10-21 14:19
Link
http://historicgames.com/groomporter/2016/10/21/whats-a-groom-porter/
Contributors
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Enclosures
http://historicgames.com/podcast/WhatsaGroomPorter.mp3
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What does that term mean  “Groomporter?”

Since we’re in the business of researching and selling games of the past I started using Groomporter many years ago as an online nickname especially on history-related internet forums. For my first full episode I explain the term’s origin.

Next episode: Who are the kings and queens on playing cards?

The theme music is “Scully’s  Reel/Mrs.McCloud’s/Cooley’s Reel” by the band Slánte from their Album Cup of Tea and is used under a Creative Commons share-alike license.

Submit an audio question by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” link at the upper right corner of the page so I can include it in an episode.

Or if you’re shy send me a question through the “Ask a Question” form.