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.

Australia: The Bombing of Darwin & One Family’s Story by A. A. Gallagher

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I came across this via Amazon UK (also available via Amazon US) and downloaded the material as I was interested to read further. In recent weeks, as this is the 70th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin by the Japanese, there … Continue reading →

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Lilacs (A – E) & (F – L) by Deborah Carney

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

These are two books from a set of four showing some lovely photographs of Lilacs.  The collection started as a trip, by the author, down memory lane. Reminders of a Grandmother and her love of Lilacs. The author found herself … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 32

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following with no more than 100 words. ……..take a leap of faith….. They had discussed plans for the future, but…… The whole downsize, relocate … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 31

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following with no more than 100 words. ……..the flip side….. She wandered into the bookshop and drifted along the bookshelves, occasionally touching the spine … Continue reading →

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The Reader Geneameme

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Geniaus has set us a challenge to honour the National Year of Reading. The list should be annotated in the following manner: Things you have already done or found = bold type Things you would like to do or find = italic and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stamps – Burchell’s Zebra

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Welcome, to the latest Sunday Stamps posting, and what I think is my first for 2012. I can not believe where the time disappears too. Over the last couple of months I have been focusing a bit more on my … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – February Round up!

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Julie Goucher

It is a glorious sunny Sunday here in the south west of England. There is a real feel of spring is in the air! The last few weeks I have been busy contemplating, reading, writing and reviewing. I received a … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Bookmarks by Michael Popek

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I first became aware of this book by reading a blog written by someone. I then followed a load of links and eventually was introduced to the book, the website, Facebook page and the twitter feed. I added the book to my … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy – Week 8 – Genealogy Libraries

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Week 8 – Genealogy Libraries – Genealogy libraries (and dedicated departments in regular libraries) are true treasures in the family history community. Tell us about your favourite genealogy library. What makes it special? Challenge open from Sunday February 19th  – … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday 114 – Shoes

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I wasn’t really sure what to post this weekend, then I searched for photograph to accompany a blog post I had written and I remembered these taken in July 2011 whilst on our trip to Jersey.  I moment I saw … Continue reading →

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