John Hinde and his Picture Postcards of South Dublin

James Scannell

• 📅Tuesday, January 9, 2024
• 🕥10:30 – 12:30
• 🏟Newtownpark Pastoral Centre (map)

John Hinde is considered the leading innovator in the development of modern colour picture postcards and this presentation by James Scannell will trace the history of the picture postcard and concentrate on the work of John Hinde. Hinde revolutionised the development of the colour picture postcard in the late 1950s/early 1960s by using the latest developments in colour printing technology coupled with careful attention to image detail and content. The talk will include a selection of John Hinde postcard views of South County Dublin.

James Scannell holds a Dublin City Libraries Certificate in Local History and Diploma in Local History Studies (NUIM) and is a Fellow of the Genealogical Society of Ireland. He is currently Hon. President of The Old Dublin Society and a recipient of the Old Dublin Society Medal.

James is a regular presenter of talks to local history societies and community groups and a regular contributor to local history publications and since 1992 has compiled a weekly ‘Event Diary of Local History Society meetings’ which is currently broadcast on Dublin City FM and Phoenix FM radio stations. He is also the Hon. Irish Correspondent for the British Association for Local History.