Monthly Archives: May 2013

A La Ronde, Exmouth Devon

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Over the bank holiday weekend, we visited the National Trust house of A La Ronde, a delightful 16 sided house built in 1796 for two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter. According to my journal, we last visited on 11th … Continue reading →

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Without Reservations by Alice Steinbach

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Julie Goucher

A couple of months ago I saw a review of this book over at Captive Reader and immediately requested the book from my local library. A few weeks ago it arrived and about a week ago I started the book. Alice … Continue reading →

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Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman is the latest book read by my book group. There were about 8 of us present for the meeting and the response was a mixed bag. When I came to write my review I simply … Continue reading →

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A- Z April Challenge 2013 – Synopsis

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I wrote my reflections post yesterday – you can read that HERE. Over the last month I have visited various blogs, commented and subscribed to some new blogs. I am still visiting, so I may still drop by. I thought … Continue reading →

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Portrait of George Abbot (1562-1633) – Archbishop of Canterbury

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Julie Goucher

George Abbot was born in Guildford. The original of this is a steel engraved print produced by W.T. Mote circa 1850. George Abbot, as the Archbishop of Canterbury performed the Coronation of King Charles I. A well commemorated historical figure … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – Reflections

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Julie Goucher

For the 3rd year I have taken part in the A-Z challenge. This year I used my last trip to Australia as my catalyst for post, in a similar vein to last year when I was getting ready for my … Continue reading →

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Researching Italians in the United Kingdom

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Researching Italians in the United Kingdom is the same as searching for any ancestral links, however you do in my experience need to think a little outside the box! Surnames over time change, all surnames can, but imagine an accent … Continue reading →

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Italians Coming to the United Kingdom

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher

There have been Italians within the confines of the United Kingdom since Roman times, however modern immigration began with churchman, academics, artists, merchants and aristocrats from around the 13th Century. This gave way to an influx in the 19th Century … Continue reading →

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Stoke Park School circa 1933

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Taken from a School Handbook.

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