John Hinde 1916 - 1998

occupation:
Photographer
Nationality:
British
born in:
Street, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

John Wilfred Hinde, English photographer; became interested in colour photography in 1940s; worked in circus 1940s to 1950s; founded John Hinde Ltd in Dublin, Ireland in 1956; most famous work involves colour postcards of Butlins Holiday Camps; sold company in 1972 to pursue love of painting; died in Dordogne. Estate holds copyright of John Hinde Ltd; correspondant, offer of objects