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.

Sepia Saturday 126

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Julie Goucher

It seems especially fitting that I share with you a photograph from our family collection. Taken at Puttenham Surrey in 1959 at the wedding of my 1st Cousin once removed. What is especially sad, is that most of the people … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Italian Heraldic Postcard

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This is one of my favourite post cards. I like and especially collect those postcards which display a coat of arms or a map. They seem to especially intrigue me. Hosted by The Best Hearts are Crunchy 

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100 Word Challenge – Week 42

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following words. LIBERTY –  EMPIRE  – APPLE – YELLOW – ENORMOUS They were eager to land and start exploring the delights of the City … Continue reading →

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Mass Observation

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Julie Goucher

 The project, founded in 1937 is now housed at the University of Sussex. It provides a valuable insight into the lives of regular people. The original work continued until the late 1950s. The original archive which predominately covers 1937 – … Continue reading →

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Nuncio and The Gypsy Girl by Kristin Alexandre, illustrated by Tom Loepp

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I really didn’t know what to expect  of this book when I was approached by the author’s publicist for a review. Graphic fiction is not something that I have especially read in the past, but nonetheless, I accepted the offer … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – Rob RodenParker

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Book Synopsis Join Prince Alorin journey to vanquish evil from the three kingdoms of the continent of Aedaria. To do so, they need the Orbs of Power that give their human hosts incredible powers, but they need to find them … Continue reading →

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Family History Through The Alphabet Challenge: A is for….

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Julie Goucher

On the back of the A-Z April Challenge, the lovely folk at Gould Genealogy devised another challenge – Family History Through the Alphabet Challenge. Each week, we work through the letters of the alphabet sharing perhaps an elusive ancestor, a … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Mothers Day

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A lovely First World War Mothers Day card. Here in the United Kingdom we celebrated Mothers Day back in March! Submitted as part of Postcard Friendship Friday hosted by The Best Hearts are Crunchy 

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Tea Cup Tuesday – Commemorative V E Day 8th May 1945

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Today is the 67th Anniversary of V. E. Day. This mug was produced in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the event. What I love about this mug is the emotion displays on the faces of the people shown. This … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 41

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use this picture titled “Old Bones” Copyrighted to Julia (JFB57) Doning wellington boots, they started walking through the old cemetery. She walked ahead, keen to find … Continue reading →

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