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.

Exterior of the Bethel Baptist Chapel,The Bars, Martyr Road, Guildford Circa 1910

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Julie Goucher
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National Family History Month – Down Under!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Firstly, this post was inspired by Frances who blogs at Rebel Hand. Francis created a great post about National Family History Month, so click the link above and hop over to Rebel Hand! Despite being half English and Italian, well … Continue reading →

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Interior of the Bethel Baptist Chapel, The Bars, Martyr Road, Guildford circa 1910

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The Chapel was erected in June 1910

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Genealogy on the TV

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Julie Goucher

We are two weeks into the 10th UK series of Who Do You Think You Are? There have been comments made within the genealogical world that this isn’t real genealogy; and I agree to some degree, but there has to … Continue reading →

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A Summer Flashback!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The last month or so has been one of mixed emotion. Firstly we had a really wonderful spell of hot summer weather. Temperatures up into the late 20s and early 30s centigrade. Of course, other parts of the world frequently … Continue reading →

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High Street, Guildford circa 1908

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Julie Goucher
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Ramblings from my Desk…..(15)

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The last week or so has been a bit of a challenge. Just after I wrote my last Ramblings from my Desk post I went to upload our photos to Flickr and found that when my laptop felt overwhelmed it … Continue reading →

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North Street Circa 1909

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Julie Goucher
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Sepia Saturday 186 – George Butcher 1908 – 1974

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The prompt for this week is Boadecea. I have chosen the battle and uniform theme as it ties in rather nicely with this photograph, which I know I have shown before. Today, commemorates the death of my Grandfather, George Butcher. … Continue reading →

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George Butcher 1908 – 1974

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Today, commemorates the death of my Grandfather, George Butcher. Born in 1908 in Wanborough he was one of 9 children who survived into adulthood from a family of 12. My Grandfather was a man of principle, at the time of … Continue reading →

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