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.

Ramblings from my Desk…..(4)

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I think it is confirmed. I am married to a Christmas Baby. Not just one who has a special birthday a few days before Christmas, but one who can be heard singing various Christmas songs the length and breadth of … Continue reading →

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Cigarette Card By Ogden’s – Guildford Castle Circa 1901

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Joining the 2012 Foodies Read 2 Challenge

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Hosted by Joyfully Retired for 2012 is the Foodies Read Challenge. Click HERE to sign up I am committing to reading 3 books for this challenge across the year, known as Short Order Cook! This will allow some overlap between … Continue reading →

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Guildford High Street circa 1905

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Some research on the people involved with the postcard appears HERE

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Guildford High Street 1905

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Back in October I started a project entitled Guildford and District. Based loosely on an earlier shelved project. This postcard can also be seen over on that site, with quite a few others already posted and more to come! This … Continue reading →

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Cigarette Card – Guildford Coat of Arms 1905

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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The Horse & Groom Inn at Merrow

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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St John’s Church and The Horse & Groom Inn, Merrow 1946

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Tea Cup Tuesday – Royal Commemoratives 1897

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This is one of my favourites. Made by Foley for the 60th Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The number displayed in the last photo, represents the year it was made which confirms 1897. I am not sure what the pink swirl … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 22 – Is that Bells I hear?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is ……is it me or are bells ringing?…… They were walking arm in arm, just the two of them and their dog. Wrapped up warm; with gloves, scarf’s and … Continue reading →

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