Fred Shearer

Posts / Pictures, Photos and memories featuring Fred Shearer, my Dad.

Esquire Swing play Fathers Day Gig at Belgique

June 21, 2015Bands, Catch-upAlexis, Andrew Glen, Andy Cameron, Ed Shearer, Esquire Swing, Essex, Fathers Day, Fred Shearer, Gigs, Jazz, London, Virginia Shearer, Wanstead, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

With the sun shining and some Jazz from Esquire Swing, we all met up at Belgique for Fathers Day.

Lea Rowing Club Regatta – April 2015

April 26, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsFred Shearer, Lea Rowing Club, London, Regatta, Rowing, ScullingMatt Shearer

We spent a great morning with Dad, at the Lea Rowing Club 2015 Regatta; boats, cakes, coffee, sandwiches, and REAL ROWING RACES.

Spring Visit to Woodside

April 25, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsFred Shearer, Lori Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Wonderful spring visit to Mum & Dad’s, with the sun out and the garden in full bloom. Coffees, chats, and some painting of the cupboards.

Christmas 2014 – Family Get-togethers

December 24, 2014Catch-up, Family RootsAmy Shearer, Andrew Glen, Christmas, Ed Shearer, Evelio, Fred Shearer, London, Lori Shearer, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Susan Glendening, Virginia Shearer, Wendy Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Great gathering this year – Amy, Evelio, Russel, Susan, Alexander are all over in London for Christmas,… plus Virginia & Glenny, Ed & Rumbie, Lori & Fred, and Wendy & I; lots of plans and lots of celebration.

Night at Spivs on Christmas Eve Eve

December 23, 2014Catch-upEd Shearer, Fred Shearer, Ian Guest, Jack Magnus, James Magnus, JimAndIan, London Pubs, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Susan Glendening, Travellers Friend, WoodfordMatt Shearer

A few of us met up at Spivs, including Jim & Ian.

Visit to San Francisco – Summer 2013

July 30, 2013TravelAmy Shearer, California, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Russel Shearer, San Francisco, USAMatt Shearer

Just had a great trip to see the San Francisco side Shearers. Great time!!

The Master and Margarita at The Barbican

January 9, 2013Photos in LondonAnita Guest, Barbican, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Ian Guest, Lori Shearer, The Master and Margarita, Theatre, Virginia Shearer, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Amazing performance of The Master & Margarita at The Barbican. Brilliant.

Jenny Guest’s Wake

November 6, 2009Family RootsFred Shearer, Horse & Wells (Woodford), Ian Guest, James Magnus, Jenny Guest, London, London Pubs, Lori Shearer, Steve Guest, Travellers Friend, Wake, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Yesterday we all went to Jenny Guest’s wake. Everyone was there, and after the service we all went out to remember her. 

Mugshots of Fred Shearer – Dad

November 23, 2003Family RootsFred ShearerMatt Shearer

A few shots of Dad – for what purpose I cannot remember.

Trip to Uncle Jay Rusling’s Ranch in Oregon

August 30, 1997Family Roots, TravelAmy Shearer, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Jay Rusling, Lori Shearer, Oregon, Patti Rusling, Ranch, Rusling, Russel Shearer, Shearers, Susan Glendening, USA, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

A sunny, amazing adventure to Uncle Jay Rusling’s ranch in Oregon.

Worthersee in Austria, 1995

August 9, 1995TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lake, Lori Shearer, Virginia Shearer, WortherseeMatt Shearer

Retro. Not sure if I was actually on this holiday. Still. Another great looking time at the wonderful Austrian Lake – Worthersee.

Summer 1995 – Holiday in Austria

August 5, 1995Family Roots, TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Blue VW Bus, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Holidays, Lori Shearer, Pool, Shearers, SwimmingMatt Shearer

More shots of the holiday I wasn’t on. This summer I was busy playing drums with Adam Drake, Eddy PIttson and Alex Meadows.

Tom Shearer at Air Show in Watsonville, California

May 28, 1994Family Roots, TravelCalifornia, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Russel Shearer, Shearers, Tom Shearer, USA, WatsonvilleMatt Shearer

Retrospective Post. Dad, Russ, Tom & Mum at an Air Show in Watsonville California. Dad was over for his 25th Reunion at Princeton.

Mum & Dad visit Tom Shearer et al

July 22, 1990Family Roots, TravelCalifornia, Fred Shearer, Lisa Gershman, Nancy Gershman, San Francisco, Tom Shearer, USAMatt Shearer

Retro Post – Mum & Dad visit Uncle Tom Shearer, and also Nancy Gershman & Lisa Gershman.

Paracetamols – LIVE at Felixstowe Girls School

March 3, 1989Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesAdam Simpson, Amy Shearer, Charlie Furniss, Drums, Ed Shearer, Felixstowe, Fred Shearer, Gigs, Haydn Simpson, Jeremy Ng, Oundle, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The Paracetamols, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

A retrospective post with some photos: The Famous “Paracetamols” gig at Felixstowe Girls College, 1989. The decibels were too high, Girls Screaming, mayhem.

Shearers Waterski on the Worthersee – Lake in Austria

August 27, 1988TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Martini, Russel Shearer, Virginia Shearer, Waterski, White VW, WortherseeMatt Shearer

Retro post. Family Holiday in Austria, at the Worthersee.

Birthday at Woodside + Cake, and Henley with Boons

July 29, 1987Family RootsAmy Shearer, Fred Shearer, Henley, Ian Guest, Katie Boon, Lori Shearer, Valerie BoonMatt Shearer

Retro post. A nice mix of photos from the 80s. On this roll a great shot of the kitchen in Woodside, with MASSIVE hedge outside. 

Uncle Ken & Natasha Woodhams in California

June 25, 1987Family RootsCalifornia, Con Goddard, Fred Shearer, Ken Woodhams, Lori Shearer, Natasha Woodhams, Patsy Goddard, Redwoods, San FranciscoMatt Shearer

I wasn’t actually here, but there are some great shots so I’ve put them in. Ken & Natasha Woodhams, and Con & Patsy Goddard.

1986 Holiday in Austria – Worthersee

August 30, 1986TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Russel Shearer, White VW, WortherseeMatt Shearer

On holiday on the Worthersee in Austria. First time around. Dad’s boat in tow. Russ is wearing his Smithsonian T-Shirt, a present from Tee Tee (Grandmother Elizabeth Rusling)

Cycling Trip in Austria; Stop in Vienna

August 10, 1986Family Roots, TravelAlmdudler, Amy Shearer, Austria, Bicycle, Cycling Trips in Europe, Fred Shearer, Holidays, Russel Shearer, Schönbrunn Palace, Shearers, Summer, ViennaMatt Shearer

A great cycling trip in Austria. This roll shows a set of pictures from Vienna.