John Wilfrid Hinde was an influential English photographer known for his idealistic and nostalgic style, particularly in postcard photography. He transitioned from circus life to photography in the 1950s, founding John Hinde Ltd. in Dublin to showcase his colour pictures of Ireland and famous Butlin's holiday camps. His work emphasized a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere, and he later shifted his focus to painting. By the time of his death in 1997, millions of his postcards had been sold globally, highlighting his impact on visual culture.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Hinde belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Street
Place of Death: Dordogne
Occupation: photographer
Employers: John Hinde Ltd.
Awards Received: retrospective at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in 1993
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Ephemeris for May 17, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Taurus 13 | 26 Taurus 50 | 10 Virgo 37 |
Moon | 24 Scorpio 55 | 20 Capricorn 43 | 19 Scorpio 10 |
Mercury | 16 Gemini 58 | 12 Taurus 34 | 6 Libra 43 |
Venus | 9 Cancer 14 | 11 Aries 52 | 25 Cancer 1 |
Mars | 24 Leo 53 | 13 Leo 33 | 26 Libra 32 |
Jupiter | 22 Aries 4 | 24 Gemini 49 | 4 Taurus 59 |
Saturn | 13 Cancer 59 | 29 Pisces 17 | 27 Cancer 12 |
Uranus | 19 Aquarius 38 | 27 Taurus 17 | 16 Aquarius 45 |
Neptune | 0 Leo 15 | 1 Aries 33 | 3 Leo 48 |
Pluto | 1 Cancer 56 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 4 Cancer 14 |
Rahu | 2 Aquarius 27 | 24 Pisces 16 | 26 Capricorn 41 |
Ketu | 2 Leo 27 | 24 Virgo 16 | 26 Cancer 41 |
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