A short account of Johnston Shearer, a forgotten pioneer photographer from Aberdeen and Bridge of Allan:
To play this short film please click here or on the image above.
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A short account of Johnston Shearer, a forgotten pioneer photographer from Aberdeen and Bridge of Allan:
To play this short film please click here or on the image above.
Hi, I am doing a family tree on Johnston Shearer as he is my great great great grandfather. I was just wondering if you had any more information about him?
Hello Alexandra,
I do not have a huge amount but I will send on what I have to you. It would be lovely to see Johnston Shearer’s photographs in a collection. Alas, I think they are well scattered.
aye Peter
I recently learned that Johnston Shearer photographed the Victorian author George MacDonald in 1868. I am grateful for the information you provided about Mr. Shearer.
Thanks for getting in touch Barbara. I wonder if the photograph of George MacDonald survives?
aye Peter
Thanks for your prompt response! Send me an email when convenient at b_amell@q.com