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.

Blog the Year Award 2012

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I was really delighted to see that I had been nominated for the Blog of the Year 2012 Award by Pauline from Family History Across the Seas. The biggest reward I get from writing the Anglers Rest blog is that … Continue reading →

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Pills, Thrills and Methadone Spills by Mr Dispenser

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Julie Goucher

It was sometime during the course of last year that I became aware of a blog being written by Mr Dispenser. Over the course of a few weeks it became apparent that Mr Dispenser has like many of his pharmacy colleagues a … Continue reading →

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The Vintage Teacup Club by Vanessa Greene

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Two women meet at a stall and are looking to buy the same vintage tea set. From that moment it is the formation of a friendship between them and, a third woman who is friends of one of the women. … Continue reading →

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Library Loot – 9th January

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Julie Goucher

This week, I didn’t not really plan to go to the library. I have a rather hefty pile of books that I simply must read and return. I have had some of these books months! So, having completed a vow … Continue reading →

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The Sounds of the Underground

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Julie Goucher

It was hearing a song this morning that reminded me that today is the 150th birthday of the London Underground. When I lived in the South East of England I was a daily visitor  to London. I daily caught the … Continue reading →

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Sky Burial by Xinran

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Julie Goucher

As a child, Xinran had heard stories of a soldier that had been fed to the vultures in what is known in Tibet as a Sky Burial. Several decades later, Xinran, by then a journalist and writer, met the wife … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 72

Posted on January 7, 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 – 105 …you said you’d do WHAT?…. Putting the phone down he knew when he relayed what he had … Continue reading →

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February Photo Collage Festival

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Launching the February Photo Collage Festival. (Thanks to Pauline for the name) It all started when Pauline over at Family History Across the Seas shared a photograph collage that was  inspired by Kristin of Finding Eliza. Teamwork, don’t you just love it? Lots of comments … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Recipe Journals Part One

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Every time Beth posts about her cookery journals I am always quite envious and it was the same with this week’s post. With that in mind I turned to my own journal which I know I have mentioned before in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Happy New Year!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The first Sunday Salon of the year, and I could not pass up the chance to pop in and say Hello! I have had a busy week this week, despite that I have to say I have felt free and … Continue reading →

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