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.

Wordless Wednesday – William James West (1898 – 1918)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Taking part in Wordless Wednesday You can read more about William’s life HERE

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Chertsey Street Guildford 1915

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Looking at Holy Trinity Church in the High Street, from the direction of Chertsey Street. When I was growing up the building adjacent to the two ladies was Barclays Bank and Thorps bookshop was the building on the left hand … Continue reading →

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Tea Cup Tuesday – Peace Mug 1918

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

In view of the fact that we Commemorate Remembrance Day on Friday, I thought that I would share this delightful mug from the First World War with you. It sits on the picture window in our lounge and is the … Continue reading →

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A Guildford Street Scene circa 1900

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Original image from a lantern slide.

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Husbands may come and go but friends are forever by Judith Marshall

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Cover Picture above courtesy of Amazon This is the book that I read in support of Adopt an Indie Month.  The book is set in the Spring of 2000 and centres around a group of women who have been friends for almost … Continue reading →

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Slide Workers circa 1900

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Original image from a lantern slide.

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Book Meme – Day 05 – A book that makes you happy

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I am going to cheat for this question. A book that makes me happy is the Omnibus edition of books by Helene Hanff. The Omnibus edition contains – Underfoot in Showbusiness 84 Charing Cross Road Apple of my Eye The … Continue reading →

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Festive Secret Santa’s

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Thanks to Judith at Leeswammes for drawing my attention to a selection of Secret Santa’s available to the on line book blogging population. Persephone Secret Santa Persephone Books website is HERE – This company reprints Classics written by women. Closing date is TODAY, 6th … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Another All sorts!

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The painkillers for the Sciatica & subsequent leg pain are doing a good job. I am sleeping at almost every available opportunity. I just felt myself nodding off as I was typing an earlier paragraph or two! The effects of … Continue reading →

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1909 Advert – Bowring Red Cross Line Cruise

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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