Card collectors gather for major three-day event

More than 8,500 people are expected to attend the event at Sandown Racecourse

More than 8,500 people are expected to attend a three-day event in Surrey dedicated to trading cards.

The London Card Show is taking place at Sandown Racecourse in Esher, starting on Friday.

More than 1,000 tables of cards will be on show, organisers said.

Card designers will be on hand to meet the public, and there will be the chance to have collections valued.

Harry Reynolds founded the London Card Show in 2021

The London Card Show was founded in 2021 by Harry Reynolds.

The first show featured a total of 10 tables and 40 people attended.

Jason Paige, who performed the original Pokemon theme, will be appearing at the event

Among those appearing at Sandown Park will be singer Jason Paige, who performed the original Pokémon theme, and Veronica Taylor, the original voice of the Ash Ketchum character.

Sporting cards will also feature heavily, organisers said.

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