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.

Sir John Bowring at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum Exeter

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Julie Goucher

As I said yesterday, in my post about the Royal Albert Memorial Museum at Exeter, that I would share my memorial item from the Museum. One of my ancestors, was well known and lived in various places round the globe, … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Grounds, Exeter

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Having wandered around the museum and had a sit down with some lunch we ventured to look round the Cathedral Grounds at Exeter. Despite the forecast, the rain held off in Exeter although the sun did not venture out much … Continue reading →

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Since we have lived within a stones throw of Exeter I have always wanted to visit the museum there. Then today we had opportunity. The car was going into the garage and we were provided with a courtesy car. The … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday – Rugby School

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Julie Goucher

My late Grandmother always said that her father, John Matthews (1875 – 1931) was educated at Rugby School. Now Rugby School is quite a well known establishment. My Grandmother whilst she has not been 100% accurate on her family information … Continue reading →

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The Orangery, Teignmouth

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Julie Goucher

A few weeks ago the local town guide plopped through the letterbox. Truth be told, I usually have a flick through then drop it into the library next time I am in and leave it on one of the tables. … Continue reading →

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Haldon Aerodrome

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Today has been a lovely day. We took Alfie upto Haldon, which is owned by the National Trust and was the site of Haldon Aerodrome Marker with details of the Aerodrome Alfie, kicking up the grass! View across Haldon towards … Continue reading →

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James Rogerson Ltd, Model Engineers, Chertsey Street

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Julie Goucher
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Sunday Salon – Can a person have too many books?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Yes, I am a bit late for the Sunday Salon, actually I could be early – that will be a first! Over on the KindleKorner mailing list there has been an interesting debate in answer to the following question “Can … Continue reading →

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Library Loot – 5th June

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I hadn’t been to the library for a week or so, but I had  book due back and a small fine to pay as I misread a date then remembered it all wrong! So having renewed the said books I … Continue reading →

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Wedding Wednesday – Dorothy Butcher & Richard May

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Further inspired by the good new of Surrey records being placed on line at Ancestry – you can read that post HERE The following wedding is of my Grandfather’s sister; my Great Aunt and Godmother Dorothy Lilian Butcher to Richard … Continue reading →

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