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Polperro Collection

Polperro, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Cornwall, England, UK, is a hidden gem that exudes charm and tranquility

Background imagePolperro Collection: The harbour and village, Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

The harbour and village, Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Polperro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePolperro Collection: Inner Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Date: circa 1960s

Inner Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Date: circa 1960s

Background imagePolperro Collection: Lighthouse at Small House Point, Polperro Harbour, Cornwall, England, UK

Lighthouse at Small House Point, Polperro Harbour, Cornwall, England, UK

Background imagePolperro Collection: Old Smugglers House - Polperro, 1927

Old Smugglers House - Polperro, 1927

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro, Cornwall

Polperro, Cornwall - Harbour and Old Pilchard Factory Date: 1910s

Background imagePolperro Collection: Second Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall

Second Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, which claimed up to 50 ships a year

Background imagePolperro Collection: UK, England, Cornwall, Polperro

UK, England, Cornwall, Polperro

Background imagePolperro Collection: The Eddystone lighthouse, 1892 (engraving)

The Eddystone lighthouse, 1892 (engraving)
864294 The Eddystone lighthouse, 1892 (engraving); (add.info.: The Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England)

Background imagePolperro Collection: Fishing boat moored in Polperro Harbour on a sunny Spring morning, Cornwall, England

Fishing boat moored in Polperro Harbour on a sunny Spring morning, Cornwall, England

Background imagePolperro Collection: Fishing boats in Polperro Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall, England. Summer

Fishing boats in Polperro Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall, England. Summer

Background imagePolperro Collection: Beautiful Polperro fishing village on the south coast of Cornwall, England. Spring (May) 2022

Beautiful Polperro fishing village on the south coast of Cornwall, England. Spring (May) 2022

Background imagePolperro Collection: Aerial view of the picturesque Cornish harbour fishing village Polperro, Cornwall, England

Aerial view of the picturesque Cornish harbour fishing village Polperro, Cornwall, England. Spring (May) 2022

Background imagePolperro Collection: Boats and cottages surround the pretty harbour in the picture postcard Cornish fishing village of

Boats and cottages surround the pretty harbour in the picture postcard Cornish fishing village of Polperro, Cornwall, England. Summer (June) 2010

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

Background imagePolperro Collection: Door to old cottage, Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

Door to old cottage, Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

Background imagePolperro Collection: Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

Background imagePolperro Collection: England, Cornwall, Polperro

England, Cornwall, Polperro

Background imagePolperro Collection: England, Cornwall, Polperro, Cornish Maids Shop Sign

England, Cornwall, Polperro, Cornish Maids Shop Sign

Background imagePolperro Collection: The picturesque village of Polperro on the dramatic Cornish coastline, Cornwall, England

The picturesque village of Polperro on the dramatic Cornish coastline, Cornwall, England. Spring (May) 2015

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro Harbour

Polperro Harbour

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro Cornwall Victorian period

Polperro Cornwall Victorian period

Background imagePolperro Collection: Fishing boats, Polperro Harbour, Victorian period

Fishing boats, Polperro Harbour, Victorian period

Background imagePolperro Collection: The Harbour, Polperro early 1900's

The Harbour, Polperro early 1900's

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro Harbour early 1900s

Polperro Harbour early 1900s

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro Harbour, Victorian period

Polperro Harbour, Victorian period

Background imagePolperro Collection: The House on the Props, Polperro, Cornwall

The House on the Props, Polperro, Cornwall - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imagePolperro Collection: The Harbour Entrance, Polperro, Cornwall

The Harbour Entrance, Polperro, Cornwall - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro, Cornwall, viewed from the hill

Polperro, Cornwall, viewed from the hill - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imagePolperro Collection: Man and donkey in Polperro, Cornwall

Man and donkey in Polperro, Cornwall - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imagePolperro Collection: Harbour Mouth, Polperro, Cornwall

Harbour Mouth, Polperro, Cornwall - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro, Cornwall, viewed from Warren Hill

Polperro, Cornwall, viewed from Warren Hill - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imagePolperro Collection: Harbour at Polperro, Cornwall

Harbour at Polperro, Cornwall - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro, Cornwall

Polperro, Cornwall - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imagePolperro Collection: Low Tide at Polperro

Low Tide at Polperro
Artwork showing the low tide at Polperro, a fishing village in South Cornwall, England Date: circa 1929

Background imagePolperro Collection: The Harbour Polperro Landscape scene England

The Harbour Polperro Landscape scene England
The, Harbour, Polperro, Landscape, scene, England, Watercolour, painting, Terry, Whitworth, 12023074

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro Harbour, Cornwall

Polperro Harbour, Cornwall by L. Mortimer

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro Harbour with Bridge (etching)

Polperro Harbour with Bridge (etching)
6200174 Polperro Harbour with Bridge (etching) by Short, Frank (1857-1945) & Goulding, Frederick (1842-1909); 16.5x20 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imagePolperro Collection: Inner Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall

Inner Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. circa 1900

Background imagePolperro Collection: Rambling Sketches, Polperro, a Cornish Fishing Village (engraving)

Rambling Sketches, Polperro, a Cornish Fishing Village (engraving)
1622916 Rambling Sketches, Polperro, a Cornish Fishing Village (engraving) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Polperro)

Background imagePolperro Collection: Fish Sale at Polperro, Cornwall (engraving)

Fish Sale at Polperro, Cornwall (engraving)
1595530 Fish Sale at Polperro, Cornwall (engraving) by Loudan, William Mouat (1868-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish Sale at Polperro, Cornwall)

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro from the Hill (colour litho)

Polperro from the Hill (colour litho)
667889 Polperro from the Hill (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polperro from the Hill.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro, From The Cliffs (colour litho)

Polperro, From The Cliffs (colour litho)
726291 Polperro, From The Cliffs (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polperro, From The Cliffs.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePolperro Collection: The Harbour, Polperro (colour litho)

The Harbour, Polperro (colour litho)
727911 The Harbour, Polperro (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour, Polperro.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePolperro Collection: Harbour Mouth, Polperro (colour litho)

Harbour Mouth, Polperro (colour litho)
726700 Harbour Mouth, Polperro (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour Mouth, Polperro.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePolperro Collection: Fishermans Home, Polperro (colour litho)

Fishermans Home, Polperro (colour litho)
667970 Fishermans Home, Polperro (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishermans Home, Polperro.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro (colour litho)

Polperro (colour litho)
6021521 Polperro (colour litho) by Nicholls, George Franck (1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polperro. Illustration for Cornwall, painted by G F Nicholls)

Background imagePolperro Collection: Polperro, the Inlet and the Village (b / w photo)

Polperro, the Inlet and the Village (b / w photo)
3091965 Polperro, the Inlet and the Village (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polperro, the Inlet and the Village)




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Polperro, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Cornwall, England, UK, is a hidden gem that exudes charm and tranquility. With its captivating harbour and quaint streets lined with colorful cottages, it offers visitors an enchanting escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Dating back to the 1960s, the Inner Harbour has been a hub of activity for fishermen and locals alike. Its timeless beauty continues to captivate all who visit this historic spot. The lighthouse at Small House Point stands proudly as a beacon of hope for sailors navigating their way into Polperro Harbour. Steeped in history, Polperro was once notorious for its smuggling activities during the 1920s. The Old Smugglers House still stands as a reminder of those daring times when secret passages were used to transport contraband goods under cover of darkness. The natural beauty surrounding Polperro is awe-inspiring. From the second Eddystone lighthouse standing tall on Stone Island to boats gently bobbing in the crystal-clear waters off its shores – every corner reveals another breathtaking view. As you wander through this charming village, it's easy to imagine yourself stepping back in time. Cobblestone streets wind their way through centuries-old buildings adorned with vibrant flowers spilling over window boxes. It's no wonder that artists have long been drawn to capture the essence on canvas. Whether you're exploring Europe or seeking solace closer to home, make sure not to miss out on experiencing everything that Polperro has to offer. This idyllic haven will leave an indelible mark on your soul as you immerse yourself in its rich heritage and undeniable beauty. So come along and discover why visitors from around the world are enchanted by this Cornish treasure – where time seems suspended amidst breathtaking landscapes and warm hospitality awaits at every turn.