B&W

Photos, memories and updates featuring Black & White photos / pictures. Ranging from present day back to the 1960s, and featuring the Shearer family et al.

Meetup at Dreambags

October 9, 2014Catch-upB&W, DreamBags & JaguarShoes, Hoxton, Ian Guest, James Magnus, London, shoreditchMatt Shearer

Had a great night at Dreambags and in Hoxton. Was planning to meet with Andy Matthews too, but he got stuck at work.

Weekend in Milan with Wendy

September 21, 2005TravelB&W, Europe, Italy, Milan, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Wendy and I just had a weekend in Milan. Great city, but a little bit uncomfortable in a couple of ways…

The Dees – Photoshoot at Dreambags Jaguarshoes

May 22, 2004BandsB&W, Dan McCabe, Dean Gardner, DreamBags & JaguarShoes, Hoxton, London, Niall Acott, Photoshoot, shoreditch, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

Did a shoot in the basement of Dreambags yesterday. Great setting. Not sure about me as subject matter…

Spivs on New Years Day 2002 – Travellers Friend

January 1, 2002Catch-upB&W, Cigar, Ian Guest, London, London Pubs, New Years, Travellers Friend, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Some shots taken in Travellers Friend – a pub in Woodford – on New Year’s Day in 2002.

Summer Holidays – Shearers’ Trip to Yosemite

May 15, 1977Family Roots, TravelAmy Shearer, B&W, California, Camp Curry, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Matt Shearer (Baby/Toddler/Kid Pics), Russel Shearer, Shearers, Tom Shearer, USA, YosemiteMatt Shearer

Some great black and white shots of Yosemite just before Ed Shearer arrived on the scene. I distinctly remember sitting on the seat on the back of Dad’s bike, and it falling over.

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.