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.

Genealogical Plans for 2020

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Julie Goucher

We are past the first week of the year and I should have shared this a week ago, but the days got away from me. I have spent much of the last week thinking and planning a few genealogical research … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Planner

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Julie Goucher

As soon as Moleskine planners for the following year are available on Amazon I select a colour and wait for the price to drop. Whilst I love Moleskine daily planners they are expensive – £22 is extortionate. The feature I … Continue reading →

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Rural Communities #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 1

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I spent some time a few days ago writing about the Guild blog challenge and shared how my software is set up with different trees. The first post in the series is about rural settings and we, as genealogists should … Continue reading →

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Commonplace Notebooks

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Following on from yesterday’s post, where I mentioned the lovely Tartan covered notebooks and mention of Commonplace notebooks. Despite keeping notebooks and journals since I was 12, I had never heard of Commonplace notebooks until I read the insert that … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies, Stationery, Filofax, Journals & Notebooks | 3 Comments

Gems from Wigtown

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Julie Goucher

It is not unsurprising that in order to remain in business and compete with the likes of Amazon that bookshops have needed to diversify. One bookshop, sold notebooks and whilst I did not need any more, I could not resist … Continue reading →

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Wigtown – #50Before50

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Languishing on my Before 50 list was a visit to the Wigtown. For those who love to read may well know Wigtown for the being the National book town in Scotland. So when an opportunity to head north of the … Continue reading →

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Guild Blog Challenge #GOONSblogchallenge

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Having committed to participate in the Guild Blog Challenge I thought I should write about the type of posts I plan on writing. I am going to attempt to write each week, which means 12 posts. I am going to … Continue reading →

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Guild Blog Challenge #GOONSblogchallenge

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Julie Goucher

One of the things I love about the Guild of One-Name Studies is the ethos of members helping members. This Guild Blog Challenge is no exception. The Guild has a closed Facebook group for members only. Before Christmas, a discussion … Continue reading →

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Desk Ramblings (26)

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Today in England we have a second public holiday, or as we call them, bank holiday. The 26th December is known as Boxing Day, or as it is officially known, St Stephen’s Day. St Stephen was the first Christian Martyr … Continue reading →

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Surname Tips (25)

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Today is our final surname tip because we have reached Christmas Day – Happy Christmas everyone! My final tip is to be thankful for the friendships and connections we make within the Guild and within the wider Genealogical community. Whether … Continue reading →

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