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.

St Nicholas Church Guildford 1920

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher
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Angling Resorts along The Wey

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Taken from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News page 43.Dated 24th September 1892 and is 120 year old today! The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News was a weekly magazine, published in London from 1874 until 1970. In 1945 there was … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – St Fagins

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Back in July I headed up to Cardiff to spend the weekend with hubby who was away working as part of the Olympics. We awoke on a Saturday morning to glorious sunny weather and the forecast of temperatures in the … Continue reading →

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Ramblings from my Desk…..(9)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Since my last ramblings post the Olympics have finished and the Paralympics started and finished. Didn’t Team GB make us proud? Not though, just Team GB, all the Olympians represented their Countries with pride.  A friend of mine was one … Continue reading →

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Sirens of Paris by David Leroy

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Julie Goucher

The story is set in War torn Paris during the Second World War. Marc is an American, who truly wants to be an artist, ventures to France and is soon caught up in the ex pat world. These are dangerous … Continue reading →

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Favourite Historical Fiction set in the United Kingdom

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

When, over at Historical Tapestry we first discussed the concept of a series of posts about our favourite historical fictional writing centred in our home country I wondered and debated on whether to feature the United Kingdom or simply England. … Continue reading →

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The Results – Back to the Books Giveaway

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Thanks to all that took part in this Giveaway Hop. This was my first one and I had 58 entries. I asked hubby to call a number which would represent the winner. The winner is ………. Jill at Christmas Pie … Continue reading →

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Back to the Books Giveaway Hop 1st – 7th September 2012

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

As I continue to cull the contents of my study and many bookshelves I thought I would take part in the Back to the Books Giveaway Hop, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer You can see all … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your Daddy, Baby? by Lisa Pell

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Julie Goucher

The lovely and emotional roller coaster ride story of Lori Pomay. Whilst undergoing tests for genetic testing prior to having IVF Lori establishes that the man she has grown up with as her father is not fact her father. This is the … Continue reading →

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Carnival Of Genealogy 121 – Great Discoveries

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Over the years there have been so many wonderful discoveries. We can I am sure, all identify with those moments when it seems that time has stood completely still as we see in front of us a document or record … Continue reading →

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