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.

Prompt 20 – The Feeling of Home

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Julie Goucher

I am a Surrey girl. I am very proud of my roots and the endless genealogical issues and repercussions of living within a specific area, the boundaries of Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex for about 300 years. When I research my … Continue reading →

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Desk Ramblings…..(17)

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Julie Goucher

The last five weeks with Mum in hospital has been full of mixed emotions. I have felt everything from fear, weary, scared, anxious, worry, joy,exhaustion and no doubt a few others that I can not remember. I have always been … Continue reading →

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Society Saturday – The Guyana / British Guiana Genealogical Society

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Today I am going to highlight a society that is new to me and I stumbled across, quite by chance. Image courtesy of the The Guyana / British Guiana Genealogical Society The Guyana / British Guiana Genealogical Society formed in 2005. It … Continue reading →

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Book of Me, Written by Me, Prompt 20

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Today is week 20 of what is going to be a 15 month project. Each Saturday, at around 12.30am UK time I will release the prompt for that week’s Book of Me, Written by You. If you are new here, … Continue reading →

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The Chantries or Pilgrims Way circa 1907

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Julie Goucher
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52 Ancestors:# 2 – Daniel Brown (1812 – 1869)

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Julie Goucher

No Story Too Small This post is for week 2 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge by Amy Crow from No Story Too Small. You can read the list of my posts HERE Daniel Brown was married to … Continue reading →

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Cow and Gate Advertisement circa 1960

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Advertisement for Cow and Gate Ltd produced circa 1960

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Society Saturday – Society for One-Place Studies

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Last week I announced my thoughts for Society Saturday, so first up is the Society for One-Place Studies. I was approached in the late Spring of 2013 and asked if I would be prepared to get involved? Well of course I … Continue reading →

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Book of Me, Written by Me, Prompt 19

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Today is week 19 of what is going to be a 15 month project. Each Saturday, at around 12.30am UK time I will release the prompt for that week’s Book of Me, Written by You. If you are new here, … Continue reading →

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Floods at Guildford – 3rd January 1928

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Postcard by D Box. 86 years ago today, this was the view at Guildford. It shows the lower High Street, with St Nicholas Church on the left, looking up to the Mount.

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