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.

Welcome to our new home!

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Julie Goucher

Thankfully we have not moved house, but I have moved the Anglers Rest blog, and all 2000+ posts. I feel quite exhausted! Having procrastinated for several months I of course wish I had moved it earlier, especially as I now … Continue reading →

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1939 Register

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Julie Goucher

Well, having waited over a year for +Findmypast to complete the task of digitising the 1939 Register Sunday night was the last sleep before the 1939 Register went live. Instead of getting up early, I went to bed late,very late! I was … Continue reading →

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Wonersh Street circa 1933

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Julie Goucher

What is especially wonderful about this row of houses on the left is that my ancestor, John Butcher (1795 – 1877) inherited one of them on the death of his father, James Butcher. John was born illegitimately in 1795 to … Continue reading →

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Magic Slide Walled Garden – Great Tangley Manor, Wonersh

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Julie Goucher

This was a wonderful find and it was one of those that had to come home with me!  

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Sale Details – Great Tangley Manor, Wonersh – May 1958

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Julie Goucher

Great Tangley Manor Wonersh Surrey Estate Agents Outline Sales Details Magazine Advert    From Country Life, May 1958  

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Great Tangley Manor – 1914

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Julie Goucher

Painted by James S Ogilvy

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Guildford High Street circa 1880

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Julie Goucher

This is one of my earliest images of Guildford. Published by the Surrey Photo Company who traded at 32 High Street Guildford. I love the wagon and carriage with the horses. This really is Guildford at yesteryear.

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Puttenham Post Office circa 1951

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Julie Goucher
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Effects after the Storm damage – 2nd August 1906

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Julie Goucher

A comment that came with the postcard suggested that this was the market stalls. My immediate thought was the bike shed area at Guildford Station or the cattle market at Guild.  What do you think?

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In Deep with the Book of Me – August Prompt 2015

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Julie Goucher

Today is month  8 of what is going to be a 12 month project. On the 1st of the month, at around 12.30 am UK time I will release the prompt for that month’s In Deep with the Book of … Continue reading →

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