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.

Tea Cup Tuesday – Another Commemorative!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I thought for this Tea Cup Tuesday I would post this one, although not a tea cup, it is fascinating and I hope people enjoy it. This mug would have been presented to members of the Parish. It bears the … Continue reading →

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Book Blogger Appreciation Week – Community Day One

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Well, the week is finally here. I spent several hours over the course of last weekend reading and judging for this event; something I really enjoyed. I visited some very interesting blogs that otherwise I might not have come across. … Continue reading →

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Book Blogger Hop – Genre of Books…

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This week’s prompt is: “Many of us primarily read one genre of books, with others sprinkled in. If authors stopped writing that genre, what genre would you start reading? Or would you give up reading completely if you couldn’t read … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stamps – North America

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Welcome, to the latest Sunday Stamps posting. As I looked through my collection, I was surprised I had many from the US or Canada. I recall giving my non UK stamps to a friend when I was about 10 or … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Today is the 10th Anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. There are days in history and our lifetimes that we can always remember exactly what we were doing at the very moment the news broke, at about 3pm UK … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 37 – Earliest Memory

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 37: Earliest Memory. What is your earliest memory? I think my earliest memories are from when I was about 3 years old.  I remember holding my grandfather’s hand and we were in a florists. I was allowed to pick a … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Peas!

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

A week or so back I was in the local supermarket and spotted two bags of fresh peas. How could I resist? I had to buy them. I was plunged back to my childhood, of my grandmother visiting the local market … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Swinnerton Society Millennium Banner 2000

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Not strictly a postcard, this card was sent to me by an acquaintance knowing of my genealogical interest. I don’t have any interest in this particular surname, but I do admire the skill of those researchers who designed and then … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures – Memories of Beechworth

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

On the top shelf of my wardrobe I have a hat box which does hold a hat, but also this  A lovely cream damask make up bag which I bought in January in 1997 whilst in Australia at a town … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday & Silent Sunday

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Submitted to Wordless Wednesdays

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