Monthly Archives: August 2012

Carnival Of Genealogy 120 – Business and Commerce

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

My Grandmother always said “Uncle Joe had a shop and he went to Canada, but they didn’t like it so they came back”  – It is not much to go on, but I did establish who Uncle Joe was and just … Continue reading →

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Library Loot – 1st August 2012

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Well I was impressed with the electronic library book system operated by Devon Libraries. On my first attempt I downloaded the maximum 3 books and then read and reviewed one of them. I investigated if I could return it early … Continue reading →

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Rosie’s War by Rosemary Say & Noel Holland

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

The sobering account of Rosemary Say, known as Pat who found herself in France at the outbreak of the Second World War.  The events are presented in a very matter of fact way, which has a genuine feel to it … Continue reading →

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