Monthly Archives: December 2011

Advent Calendar – 2011 Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Julie Goucher

When I was a child a special treat was to hold, but not play with a bridesmaid doll my Mum had. As I grew up I learnt to appreciate the soft china, the musty smelling dress worn by the doll … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – The Big Bread Experiment

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I have had a lovely couple of hours watching a programme that was broadcast on the BBC last week. I do love iPlayer!  The programme was The Big Bread Experiment. It was broadcast in three parts and I hope that … Continue reading →

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Caxton Housing Scheme Guildford circa 1908

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 50 – Holiday Gifts

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 50 – Holiday Gifts – Describe any memorable gifts.  Challenge is open from Saturday 10th December until Friday 16th December 2011 When I was a child a special treat was to hold, but not play with a bridesmaid doll … Continue reading →

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Ramblings from my Desk…..(4)

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I think it is confirmed. I am married to a Christmas Baby. Not just one who has a special birthday a few days before Christmas, but one who can be heard singing various Christmas songs the length and breadth of … Continue reading →

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Cigarette Card By Ogden’s – Guildford Castle Circa 1901

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Joining the 2012 Foodies Read 2 Challenge

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Hosted by Joyfully Retired for 2012 is the Foodies Read Challenge. Click HERE to sign up I am committing to reading 3 books for this challenge across the year, known as Short Order Cook! This will allow some overlap between … Continue reading →

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Guildford High Street circa 1905

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Some research on the people involved with the postcard appears HERE

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Guildford High Street 1905

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Back in October I started a project entitled Guildford and District. Based loosely on an earlier shelved project. This postcard can also be seen over on that site, with quite a few others already posted and more to come! This … Continue reading →

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Cigarette Card – Guildford Coat of Arms 1905

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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