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 – Reflections

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Julie Goucher

It’s time for the reflections of the A-Z Blog Challenge! This is the second year I have taken part and for me it was a better challenge. I debated on what to run with as my theme. Last year I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stamps – Liberation

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Last week I shared a few stamps linked to ANZAC Day, which is commemorated on 25th April. I have reused those that were my favourites! and you can read that post HERE Commemoration stamps 1935 Here is another favourite. This … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday 124 – Small

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Back in the 1970s when I was still a child, we would have holidays in Devon. We visited on several occasions the Model Village at Babbacombe. These are a few postcards from the late 1970s. Fast forward from the 1970s … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Singapore & Furama Hotel

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A few weeks ago, a friend sent me this postcard from Singapore. She recalled that I had mentioned at around 20 years ago I had stayed at the Furama Hotel which is depicted in this postcard and so she sent … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – Reflections

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A-Z Challenge How was the journey through the alphabet? Challenge highlights Time Management Issues Theme or free posts Commenting Issues Plans for next year! Suggestions for the co-ordinators Reflection post coming up!

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365 Project – April 2012

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Julie Goucher

View the complete month at 2012 – A Year in Photographs.

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100 Word Challenge – Week 40

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt,  RUBY He was at the table, hoping that she would soon arrive; he was not very good at being patient. The item … Continue reading →

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The Best Australian Blogs 2012 Competition

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A few weeks ago I saw the Best Australian Blogs 2012 Competition  mentioned somewhere on the net, then I realised that my genea-blogging friend, Geniaus had been nominated. The Finalists have now been decided and I looked through the list … Continue reading →

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ABC Award

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Back in March, I received a lovely surprise; Kate of Believe Anyway had nominated Anglers Rest for The ABC (Awesome Blog Content) Award. Thank you. I am always amazed at the positivity of others in response to my rambling & obsessive … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Z is for…… Zealous and ZestfulThe letter Z was tricky to cover. I sat and brainstormed all the words that I feel sums up the Australian way of life,its history, diversity, cultural and enthusiasm and many more, then I came up … Continue reading →

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