#polperro

Technicolor Dreams in Polperro

The saturated blues of the water, the crisp white of the cottages, and the perfectly posed fishermen—welcome to the world of John Hinde.

This original postcard (Serial: 3DC 31) captures Polperro, Cornwall, in its mid-century prime. Hinde’s photographers were known for their painstaking attention to detail, often moving props (and people!) to create the "ideal" composition.

In our latest post, Technicolor Cornwall, we’re breaking down the chemistry and the craft that made these postcards leap off the rack.

Churches of Cornwall: Polperro Wesleyan Methodist Association Chapel was built in 1838 by Jonathan Couch and his followers who left the Wesleyans in 1837 following a disagreement.