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.

Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – D is for …..Dunera Museum

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Julie Goucher

In July 1940 HMT Dunera departed Liverpool with more than 2,000 passengers, made up of Jewish refugees, Italian and German prisoners of War and guards.  The destination was unknown to the passengers. The conditions on board were harrowing and 57 … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts –

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Catherine over at Seeking Susan, Meeting Marie has started a weekly theme called Thursday Thoughts. I don’t guarantee to play along each week, but here is this week’s offering. I have spent the last few days clearing my study, reducing the … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Results – 13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories by Dr Bill (William L) Smith

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Back on 26th March I reviewed this great book. You can read my review and details about the book HERE. On the 27th March I hosted a giveaway, which was international, and open until the end of the 3rd April, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I have been to Canberra several times, but the highlight of this visit was the many hours spent at the Australian War Memorial. The main exhibition  – Nurses from Zululand to Afghanistan was of particular interest to my cousin, a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Julie Goucher

On a previous visit I had been to the lovely Victorian town of Beechworth. In recently years it had been affected by the natural disasters of Australia and had suffered quite badly. I was therefore curious to see if Beechworth … Continue reading →

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Guildford Hight Street circa 1905

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I love the old fashion removal wagon with the horse, this one shows Pickfords the well known UK removal company.

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

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher

This is the third year that I have participated in the A-Z Challenge. Last year my posts had an Australian theme, based upon previous visits there and in anticipation of a visit last September and October. I enjoyed that theme, … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday 170 – Coffee shops!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Happy Easter Folks! A quick medley of coffee and tea establishments I think for this week. This was taken around 1910 and is of the Compton coffee house. This one is of Vokes Tea Gardens at Normandy taken around 1902. … Continue reading →

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Taking part in the A-Z April Challenge

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Well, there is just a few days to sign up to the A-Z April Challenge. This is when bloggers come together to blog every day, except Sunday’s. Each day representing a letter of the alphabet. Some bloggers have a theme, … Continue reading →

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Tea Gardens at Vokes, Normandy circa 1902

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Julie Goucher
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