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.

The Chantries, Pilgrims Way, Guildford – Circa 1910

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher
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Secrets of the Workhouse

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Secrets of the Workhouse is the latest programme produced in“Who Do You Think You Are” Style and brought to UK television screens by ITV. Below is the TV Trailer  – Courtesy of YouTube The series follows 5 celebrities; actress Felicity … Continue reading →

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The Hay Festival & Bookish Delights!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The last week of May and the first day or so of June proved to be very busy and has had an excitingly bookish theme. The Hay Festival took place in the location of Hay in England, situation just about … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday 183

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Just a quick entry this week. Not too far from us is the tourist site of Kents Cavern. According to their website, the caves have been tempting explorers since 1571. Despite being a mere 7 miles from us I have … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Under Threat?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Earlier in the week a fellow genealogist commented via Twitter about an article in The Irish Times. That article flagged up some interesting points including the potential issue that EU regulations could pose limitations on genealogical research and any subsequent … Continue reading →

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Ramblings from my Desk…..(13)

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Regular readers will have no doubt noticed that this week has been fairly bookish. I have had a pile of review posts and notes loitering on my desk and the time came to do something with them! It has been … Continue reading →

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Wanborough Church circa 1940

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Julie Goucher

A special church, as my Grandfather and his siblings were Christened here during the 1900 – 1917 period.

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White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth-Century India by William Dalrymple

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The June choice for our reading group was The White Mughals by William Dalrymple. The comments from the group were split into essentially three camps, those that loved it, those who read it and persevered and those who hated it. … Continue reading →

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The Help By Kathryn Stockett

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Julie Goucher

This was the read for my book group back in March. I had both read the book and seen the movie previously and loved both. The responses from the group were mixed and we had a great debate on racism, … Continue reading →

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The Great British Sewing Bee by Tessa Evelegh

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Julie Goucher

On the back of the recent BBC series this book essentially covers the projects that the contestants were asked to make. What is also included in the book is some historical details on Sewing Bee’s, including those hosted by the … Continue reading →

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