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.

Weekend Cooking – Chili Con Corpses by J B Stanley

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I have missed the last few weekend cooking posts, just simply due to not being organised and the weekends of late being too short! My late contribution is a book review for Chili Con Corpses by J B Stanley. I spotted … Continue reading →

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Inspector Singh investigates:A Most Perculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I was intrigued when I spotted what appeared to be a new mystery series in the library recently. A quick look on Amazon revealed that this was indeed a new series and I was lucky enough on another visit to … Continue reading →

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Armchair BEA 2011 – Introduction

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Design Credit – Sarah of  Puss Reboots New York is about to be overrun with book lovers at the Book Blogger Convention this week. I felt a little envious at not being able to attend, and was delighted to read … Continue reading →

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Among the Mad by Jacqueline Winspear

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Just before Christmas Maisie and her employee, Billie see a man commit suicide in the street. The man was clearly a War Veteran and events very quickly turn Maisie back to her nursing days during the Great War. Soon after … Continue reading →

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Ancestor of the week – George Ellis – Part Two – Military Life

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Julie Goucher

It seems fitting today to post the second part of Ancestor of the week in relation to George Ellis. 194 years ago today, my Great, Great Great Grandfather, George Ellis left the employ of the 10th Hussars having served 20 … Continue reading →

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1911 Advert – Bowring Red Cross Line Cruise

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

1911 Advert for Bowring Red Cross Line Cruise Watercraft Ship

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Ancestor of the week – George Ellis – Part One – Domestic Life

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This is the belated Ancestor the week post from 12th March 2011 and is about my 4th times Great Grandfather George Ellis. He has lead me on quite a journey, which is why the post is so late in being … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Remembrance Week 1-8 May 2011

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Posting inspired by The Introverted Reader To my knowledge there is no link to Jewish ancestry in my family, but that does not not stop me from feeling a whole host of emotions when discussing or reading about the Holocaust. … Continue reading →

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Fingle Bridge

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Julie Goucher

On the edge of Dartmoor is a favourite spot for walkers, fisherman and dog walkers. We fell into all three of the categories as we did a trip out today, in the words of my hubby prospecting a new fishing … Continue reading →

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Blogging Against Disablism Day – 1st May 2011

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

1st May 2011 It is rare that on this blog that I talk about the day job, simply because this little bit of blog ville is my way of escaping. It is though quite common that I discuss the frustrations … Continue reading →

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