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.

River Wey at Guildford Circa 1906

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St Mary’s Church, Guildford Circa 1902

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Joining the Off the Shelf 2012 Challenge

I truly need to make a serious dent in my mountain of books to read. The honest thing is that they do not live on a shelf, but in a blue crate. Yes one crate that is at toppling point. … Continue reading

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St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Guildford Circa 1908

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Advent Calendar – 2011 Christmas Tree Ornaments

Originally posted in 2010, with some minor alterations. The collection of tree ornaments we have are ones that we bought from our first Christmas together. There are others that were given to us by my Mum and each year Stuart … Continue reading

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St Saviours Church, Guildford Circa 1914

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Gretna Marriages

I have visited Gretna Green a number of times and the modern shopping complex that is nearby. At the shop close by to the marriage chapel you can purchase these blank cards. The first card is around 10 years old. … Continue reading

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Sepia Saturday 103 – Medically Related

This photo is one from our personal collection. My several times Great Uncle, William Arthur West (1863-1931) stands in the back row, second on the right. This photo was taken during the Boer War. William was already in the Army, … Continue reading

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Advent Calendar – 2011 Holiday Foods

This post was originally posted in 2010. My Grandmother always used to buy hamper coupons from the Unigate milkman, I don’t know if she received any special discount as my Grandfather had worked for them up until he retired, but … Continue reading

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Advent Calendar – 2011 Christmas Tree

Rather than repost last year entry I thought I would post something a little different. There is a garden centre a few miles away who always has a fabulous Christmas display. We wondered if, in the throws of a recession … Continue reading

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