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.

Weekend Cooking – Burns Night (Part Two)

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Having experienced the process of a Burns Supper yesterday. How do you actually go about cooking it? Haggis can be found in most super markets here in the UK. They are usually found on the fresh meat counters and can … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Burns Night (Part One)

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Rabbie Burns 1759 – 1796 Across the world, thousands of people with Scottish Heritage celebrate the birth of the Scottish Poet Rabbie Burns on 25 January. Traditionally there is a Burns Supper of Haggis, Neep and Tatties to celebrate the … Continue reading →

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My Column at Smitten by Britain

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I am delighted to say that I have a guest post over at Smitten by Britain. Smitten by Britain is described as the “Home of the Britophile and all things British”     Smitten by Britain This is the start … Continue reading →

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My Column at The In-Depth Genealogist

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Julie Goucher

 As I mentioned a week or so, I have been selected to be a columnist at the On line genealogist magazine, The In-Depth Genealogist. My column, titled Across the Pond will focus on researching ancestry in the United Kingdom. Each … Continue reading →

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Alfie

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I was just catching up on some commenting at Mad Dog Women of Shackelford’s blog and thought that I might share this with my own audience. As I may have said before, Alfie our Border Terrier was a rescue dog. … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 74

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 104 …the extreme weather meant… They were up early ready for their big trip.  The car was packed … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Progressive Book Club

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Julie Goucher

This week was the first official meet of the Progressive Book Club. Now I say meet, but we do not physically meet. Just as well as the weather this week has been shocking. We have had low temperatures, hail, rain … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday – 160

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I thought this week I might share a few family snaps of different methods of transport. This first photo is the only one I have of one of my Grandfather’s brothers. This a photograph of the Coronation Parade taken 2nd … Continue reading →

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Over the last few years I have shared various posts about my Thyroid condition and the curiosity of could it be inherited. As it is Thyroid Awareness Month, I thought I would simply present a little medley of those earlier … Continue reading →

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Buying Books & things

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Recently I had the opportunity to browse for books in a nearby branch of WHSmiths. I have to say not my preferred venue for book shopping, but I had returned something to a local store before Christmas and asked the … Continue reading →

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