Playful never-before-seen photos of Paul and Linda McCartney capture their bond as they pose in quirky costumes
Candid images of Sir Paul McCartney and his late wife Linda may never have seen the light of day if photographer Clive Arrowsmith had not cleared out his attic.
The playful shots were found in the loft of the celebrated fashion and celebrity snapper, taken in impromptu sessions at the end of two official photoshoots in 1976 and 1993 - the first of which featured McCartney's band Wings, which he formed with Linda.
Arrowsmith revealed that Paul asked the stylist to get some 'fun costumes' for a spontaneous shoot, and judging from the results the party enjoyed their dressing up session, with Linda even donning a fake beard.
In one of the more recent portraits, the strong bond between the couple is evident as they pose cheek to cheek. Paul pouts lovingly at his wife as they clasp hands, their wedding bands clearly visible. Similarly a colour shot from the same day shows Linda leaning companionably on Paul's shoulder.
Another more playful pose from 17 years earlier sees the pair in jaunty costumes. Linda looks edgy in a top hat while Paul salutes the camera wearing a beret and clasping a cane to his chest.
The Beatle's famous Liverpudlian sense of humour is again apparent in a photograph of him appearing to bungee jump whilst holding his guitar. Despite the high-adrenaline activity, the musician still manages to look over his shoulder and give a cheeky smile to camera.
Arrowsmith, who was born in North Wales, told how stumbling across the pictures in his London home had triggered many happy memories.
By: Emily Hodgkin
Source: The Daily Mail
