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Some of my older contacts know that I often dip into my archives and occasionally find little gems that had been forgotten or overlooked.

 

"Polperro is a 13th century fishing village, originally belonging to the ancient Raphael manor mentioned in the Domesday Book. Fishing has been the principal occupation of its inhabitants for centuries. When Britain was at war with its neighbours in the 18th century, duty on many goods was increased considerably, encouraging the Polperro fishermen to smuggle goods such as tea, gin, brandy and tobacco across from Guernsey. Polperro is currently one of the most popular resorts in Britain for artists. Some of the earliest photographs ever taken were of Polperro and its inhabitants.”

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Uploaded on September 10, 2024
Taken on October 15, 2013