Author Archives: Julie Goucher

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About Julie Goucher

Genealogist, Author, Presenter, native Guildfordian, avid note taker and journal writer. Lover of Books, Stationery & History; Surnames, Butcher & Orlando One-Name Studies. Pharos Tutor for all One-Name Studies/surname courses as well as Researching Ancestors from Continental Europe.

All We Leave Are Memories!

I have needed a bit of time out. My A – Z Challenge posts, all written before Christmas and scheduled have failed to post because I realise that I have the year as 2015. Who knows what I was thinking! … Continue reading

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Book of Me, Written by You, Prompt 33

Today is week 33 of what is going to be a 15 month project. Each Saturday, at around 12.30 am UK time I will release the prompt for that week’s Book of Me, Written by You. If you are new … Continue reading

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A view of Old Guildford circa 1902

I have had trouble locating the actual spot of this picture. I think it is a small alleyway off the High Street, on the right hand side, just past W.H. Smiths. What do you think?

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Mastering Genealogical Proof Study Group 2 – Chapter 6

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Book of Me, Written by You, Prompt 32

Today is week 32 of what is going to be a 15 month project. Each Saturday, at around 12.30 am UK time I will release the prompt for that week’s Book of Me, Written by You. If you are new … Continue reading

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Cattle Market, Guildford circa 1905

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – B is for…….

B is for Bastardy Bonds About twenty years ago I was merrily working my way through my maternal family line and encountered my first Bastardy Bond. Samuel Harris was born in 1766, the illegitimate son of Elizabeth Harris in the … Continue reading

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – A is for…….

This year I am keeping with a genealogical & historical theme.A is for Archives. There is something very special accessing an archive of material whether that is a collection gathered by an individual, group, regional or national facility. An archive … Continue reading

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Military Monday ~ Letters to an Unknown Soldier – Paddington Station, London

War memorial Paddington station© Ceridwen The statue shown here is from London Paddington Station. It was built to commemorate members of the 100 members of Great Western Railway Company staff who perished in the First World War. The Letter to an … Continue reading

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Mastering Genealogical Proof Study Group 2 – Chapter 5

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