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.

World Polio Day – 24th October 2011

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Remember those Polio drops that the school nurse popped onto your tongue? Well I do, and for me they worked. Since those days I have visited areas that you can still contract Polio, so I paid up and had the … Continue reading →

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Waterden Road, Guildford circa 1903

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 43 – Worse subject in School

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 43. Worse School Subject. What was your worst or least favorite subject in school and why? This challenge runs from Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 through Friday, October 28, 2011. As I approached age 14, Mum was invited to the … Continue reading →

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High Street, Guildford, Circa 1912

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Weekend Cooking – Tennerfest

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Julie Goucher

We recently returned from our second trip to Jersey. Boy, I love the island! As we checked into our hotel, incidentally,the same as the last trip, we were advised it was TennerFest. So what is Tennerfest? It is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Alter, Holy Trinity Church, 1918

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 42 – Favourite School Subject

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 42. Favorite School Subject. What was your favorite subject in school and why? Was it also your best subject? This challenge runs from Saturday, October 15, 2011 through Friday, October 21, 2011. The subjects we often excel at are usually … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Guildford Holy Trinity 1918

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Submitted as part of Postcard Friendship Friday hosted by The Best Hearts are Crunchy

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Holy Trinity Church Guildford

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Day One – 10th October 2011 – Part One – Interesting Marker – Rozel Bay Jersey

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Having arrived at Rozel Bay at lunchtime we enjoyed a sandwich and coffee and a tea shop. As we walked back in the direction of the car I spotted a marker situated outside the pathway to one of the houses. … Continue reading →

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