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.

Advent Calendar – 2011 Christmas Tree

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

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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Harvest Festival at St Mary’s Church Guildford Circa 1906

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Advent…..

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Well, the 1st December already. I am not sure why I am surprised, it comes the same time of year, every year! Last year I took part in the Advent Calender hosted by Geneabloggers. This year, I am taking part in … Continue reading →

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Joining the 2012 British Book Challenge

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Hosted by The Overflowing Library. Click HERE to sign up. The aim is to read 12 books by British authors, which averages to one a month. The Ship of Brides by JoJo Moyles The Generation Game by Sophie Duffy TBC … Continue reading →

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Castle Arch Circa 1906

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Christmas at Harrington’s by Melody Carlson

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I would have missed this book had it not been for an alert advising me of free ebooks for the Kindle. I downloaded it and managed to read the book within a few hours. Not my usual style of book, but this … Continue reading →

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Stay Tuned by Lauren Clark

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Julie Goucher

As part of this special promotional extravaganza sponsored by Novel Publicity, the price of the Stay Tuned eBook edition has dropped to just 99 cents this week.What’s more, by purchasing this fantastic book at an incredibly low price, you can enter to … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 21

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is this photo, which is copyrighted to Terry whose blog is at “The Incredible Lightness of Seeing“.   The excite was so much that she could barely breath. After … Continue reading →

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Interior of Castle Arch

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Tea Cup Tuesday – Queen Victoria 1887 – Oxford

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Julie Goucher

So, this week another mug that sits on the picture window shelf in our lounge. This was a purchase from an antique shop or perhaps eBay. Made, with no markings to commemorate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. When … Continue reading →

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