Bill Cowan came to Polperro in the early 50s. He has remained ever since. As well as his fishing career, Bill was instrumental in setting up the local museum. Find out more about the local museum and ...

Polperro Harbour Trust has now bought its own refrigerated van to transport fish to Roche The fishing industry in a Cornish village has been thrown a lifeline following the closure of Plymouth Fish ...

Its "murky smuggling past" has given way to "a sea of whitewashed cottages".

My wife Judy and I love Polperro. Now we're off the hamster wheel of daily television we're able to spend more time there. I first discovered this part of Cornwall in the mid-Eighties, when it played ...

Polperro, once acclaimed as the world's 'most beautiful' seaside spot, is a sight to behold. This quintessentially British coastal destination, renowned for its quaint allure, scenic splendour, and ...

The picturesque Cornish village boasts car-free streets, just the right amount of pubs and shops and the loveliest harbour. It attracts thousands of holiday makers during the summer and hosts ...

There should be a sign as you enter town, "Polperro: Twinned with the 19th Century." This once-upon-a-time Cornish fishing village has a marked preference for living in the past. On arrival, my car is ...

Find out more about the local museum and other attractions in Polperro. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. Bill Cowan was born and bred by the Barbican in Plymouth but ...