Family Roots

Some photos and memories from the wider family – Shearers, Taitts, Stewarts, Ruslings, Griswolds, Judsons, Genrichs, – and also from our various homes and holidays in USA et al

FOTT MOTT – The Shearers in Leyton, Christmas 1974

December 26, 1974Family RootsBicycle, Christmas, Leyton, London, Lori Shearer, Matt Shearer (Baby/Toddler/Kid Pics), Russel Shearer, Shearers in Leyton, Terri ClaffeyMatt Shearer

Some shots from our house in Leyton over Christmas in 1974, shortly after we moved back from San Francisco. Terri Claffey was visiting, and Russ was on his first Bicycle.

Demtoco Silver Tones @ Guyana Steel Bands Concert

August 15, 1973Family Roots, MusicGuyana, steel drumsMatt Shearer

Soon after I was born, and unbeknownst to me, my wife-to-be’s family was listening to this concert – the Guyana Steel Bands Concert.

Lori Shearer unloading the Mercedes – San Francisco 1971

April 20, 1971Family RootsLori Shearer, Mercedes, San Buena Ventura Avenue, San Francisco, USAMatt Shearer

A photo found by Tom Shearer of mum getting shopping out at 165 San Buena Ventura Avenue. Dad and Tom estimate it was from spring 1971, before I was born. Classic shot!

London – before I was born

June 8, 1968Family RootsEngland, London, UKMatt Shearer

A couple of amazing shots of London, taken by my dad Fred Shearer, before I was born. Both, I believe, in Downing Street.

San Francisco – 1960s – before the move to London & my birth

October 25, 1963Family Roots, TravelB&W, California, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Russel Shearer, San Francisco, USAMatt Shearer

Some photos taken by Fred Shearer in the 1960s in San Francisco. Featured is our old house – 165 San Buenaventura Way, and some other parts of San Francisco.

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