Robert Bearman Author

Robert Bearman, MBE, BA (Oxon.), PhD (London), FRHistS, was formerly Head of Archives and Local Studies at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. He is the author of many published articles and papers relating to Stratford’s history (and other local history subjects) and of a definitive book (out of print), Stratford-upon-Avon: a History of its Streets and Buildings. He has also published widely on matters of Shakespearean biography, most recently Shakespeare’s Money (Oxford University Press, 2016). Lindsay MacDonald, BSc, BEng (Sydney), PhD (London), FRPS, is an Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Engineering Sciences at University College London. He worked for 20 years in research and development of products for the graphic arts, then as Professor of Digital Media in three UK universities. He is the author of over 200 articles in journals and conference proceedings, and the co-editor of ten books. His professional interest is in the application of colour image science to cultural heritage. He is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) and also currently Vice-Chairman of the Stratford Society.