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.

Sepia Saturday 100 – Unknown Soldier

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This seemed fitting as we are just a week away from Remembrance Day. I have no idea who this young chap was. It was with a group of photos that a distant cousin lent to me. The surnames concerned with … Continue reading →

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Description of the Island of St. Helena

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Written by an Officer in the Honourable East India Company and published in The News on Sunday 13th August 1815. Description of the Island of St Helena Rugged rocks and lofty mountains,Interspers’d with crystal fountains,Here and there a grove of … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – 10 Mile Radius of Guildford

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This is one of my favourite post cards. When I am feeling genealogically stuck, and can not find ancestors, either where they are supposed to have been or where I think they were, I turn to this card and gain inspiration. One of … Continue reading →

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St Nicholas Church & Town Bridge 1907

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Taking part in Wordless Wednesday

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A Present From Guildford….

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This little treasure was purchased quite recently. It shows the landmarks those familiar with the area would expect. Guildford Castle, St Martha’s, St. Catherine’s and the famous High Street. The date on this piece is around 1920. 

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Phillips, Market Street, Guildford

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Tea Cup Tuesday – A Present from Guildford

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This little treasure was purchased quite recently. It shows the landmarks those familiar with the area would expect. Guildford Castle, St Martha’s, St. Catherine’s and the famous High Street. The date on this piece is around 1920.  Seeing the picture … Continue reading →

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Book Meme – Day 09 – A book you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I heard lots of hype over the Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon. The hype both on line and off, I could not even go to the doctors without one of the receptionists asking if I had ever read the series. … Continue reading →

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Book Meme – Day 08 – Most overrated book

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I am probably going to be fairly controversial here, but, I think The Sense of an Ending is an overrated book. The storyline is about three lads who form a friendship and are then joined by a fourth lad. This … Continue reading →

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