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.

My course Introduction to One-Name Studies starts 22 August 2017

The next Introduction to One-Name Studies course at Pharos Teaching and Tutoring Ltd starts on 22nd August. The course is taught online and welcomes students across the globe. Here are the Lesson Headings: About One-Name Studies Surnames and their History … Continue reading

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Desk Ramblings……(22)

Oh my, it has been a long time since I sat and wrote here. A variety of domestic, personal and health issues have been an energy and brain drain. I am sure that you all know what I mean. Yesterday … Continue reading

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The Market Traders’ Review – 5 August 1939

A few years ago I bought this newspaper which dates from 5 August 1939, The Market Traders’ Review On the last page there is the following article about the market in North Street

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Quarry Street circa 1870

This is one of the earliest images I have in the Guildford collection and I paid rather a lot for it, (don’t tell my husband, its a secret!). This dates from around 1870 and looks at Quarry Street with St … Continue reading

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Order of Moose – E S H Bourn, 1972, Guildford

This image was kindly given to the Guildford and District Collection. Order: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE Item(s): TREASURERS BREAST JEWEL HALLMARKED SILVER – Birmingham Lodge: Guildford  No 235 Dated: 1972 Inscribed: Top Bar – Bro E S H Bourn  Guildford Lge No 235  Treasurer 1969-72

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Order of Moose – R M Locke 1969, Guildford

The following image was given to the Guildford and District collection for sharing on this site Order: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE Item(s): GOVERNORS BREAST JEWEL HALLMARKED SILVER – Birmingham Lodge: Guildford  No 235 Dated: 1969 Inscribed: Top Bar – Bro R M Locke  Guildford Lge … Continue reading

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Findmypast Announces Free Weekend 22-25 January 2015

Originally posted on Conference Keeper:
  London, UK, 20th January 2015 Findmypast has announced that this weekend, they will be opening up their archives and giving unlimited free access to billions of records and newspaper pages from all over the…

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Happy 2016!

Wishing my readers and followers, near and far a happy New Year. May all our dreams come true and 2016 be full of successes and happy moments!

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Southern California Genealogical Society Webinar Series 2016

The SCGS has just released the 2016 Webinar series. There are some familiar faces scheduled and in many instances I need to go to bed very late if I am to hear the webinars – there is an eight-hour time … Continue reading

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Legacy Webinars 2016 Series Announced

Last week Legacy Webinars announced the 2016 series. There are some familiar names and some great topics. To see who is presenting click HERE I will be presenting a version of Tracing Your European Ancestors on 16th December 2016. You … Continue reading

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