G02445

Polperro Harbour, Cornwall Long Caption: Although picturesque, at the time of this photograph, Polperro was a relatively poor fishing village. In 1891, a great gale destroyed most of the local boats. This made life difficult for Polperro Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: G2445 Artist: Francis Frith & Co. Date: 1889 Medium: photograph; silver halide; gelatine Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.