Monthly Archives: November 2011

Guildford Military Hospital circa 1920

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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War Memorial, Castle Grounds Guildford 1922

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Castle Grounds Entrance circa 1900

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Lest we Forget…..William James West

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Just joining the new weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups and a straight prompt which is below. For more details click HERE lest we forget….. I look at the photograph of a young, handsome man. There is something about … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of William James West (1898 – 1918)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

In Remembrance of William James West William James West was born in Aldershot Hampshire in 1898, the son of William Arthur West, a military man and, Emma Jane Ellis (Harris). I had always known that my Grandfather’s first cousin had died in … Continue reading →

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Book Meme – Day 06 – A book that makes you sad

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I could have chosen any one of a number of books that I read over the last few years of the Second World War and the harshness that war brings – the Holocaust and the harsh Eastern European Regimes. The … Continue reading →

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Guildford Castle and Bandstand circa 1915

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Wordless Wednesday – William James West (1898 – 1918)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Taking part in Wordless Wednesday You can read more about William’s life HERE

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Chertsey Street Guildford 1915

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Looking at Holy Trinity Church in the High Street, from the direction of Chertsey Street. When I was growing up the building adjacent to the two ladies was Barclays Bank and Thorps bookshop was the building on the left hand … Continue reading →

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Tea Cup Tuesday – Peace Mug 1918

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

In view of the fact that we Commemorate Remembrance Day on Friday, I thought that I would share this delightful mug from the First World War with you. It sits on the picture window in our lounge and is the … Continue reading →

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