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.

Japan Vintage Color Prints by Lev Well Parts 1 & 2

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I recently downloaded from Amazon this two part pictorial series, of Japanese Vintage Prints depicting life in Japan during the period of 1850-1860. There is very little in the way of writing within the e-book. There is a brief introduction … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Award

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Thanks to Betsy of Remember……..a family history blog who gave me the award at the end of 2011. The rules are quite simple- Thank the person who gave you the award Answer 10 questions Pass the award along to 10 … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Joyful Momma’s Guide to Shopping & Cooking Frugally by Kimberley Eddy

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I spotted this a week or two ago, available as a free download for Amazon Kindle. I notice today though it has gone back up to £1.30 here in the UK. What drew me to the book was the cover. … Continue reading →

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Railway Station, Wanborough

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher
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Getting ready for Bloggiesta!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Last year I saw the details for Bloggiesta, planned to take part, then promptly forgot all about. So this year I am planning to be organised! Bloggiesta 2012 takes place over the weekend of 30th, 31st March and 1st April.For … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday 116 – Hair

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This week I am featuring some of my Ellis ancestors – they had a thing about hair! First up is Job and Lucy Ellis. They lived in the rural village of Elstead Surrey. Job was born in 1848, married Lucy … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 33

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following picture with no more than 100 words. Copyrighted to Julia & was taken at the Eden Project It stood in the foyer, replicating its … Continue reading →

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Tea Cup Tuesday – Charlton Ware

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I have had the following mug about 30 years and was given this by a friend. It hangs from the beam in our kitchen & breakfast rooms, memories of my teenage years. This mug was part of the “walking range” … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 5

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Julie Goucher

March 5 — How did they meet? You’ve documented marriages, now, go back a bit. Do you know the story of how your parents met? Your grandparents? Still focusing on the marriage featured yesterday. How did my 3 x Great … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Random Reading & Things!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Is it me, or are the weeks simply whizzing by? The last week I have caught up a bit on a few book reviews. First up was a duo of books about Lilacs. Now, I was probably cheating, as there … Continue reading →

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