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.

FGS – Connect. Explore. Refresh – Prompt One (Part One)

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Julie Goucher

The first prompt “Tell us and your readers/followers what you think of when you hear Connect. Explore. Refresh in relation to a genealogy conference.” There has never been a better time to Connect with others, Explore genealogical material, both on … Continue reading →

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The Wedding of Miss Winifred Terry to Mr Grant Duncan at St Mary’s Church Guildford ~ 10th October 1925

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Julie Goucher

The following photographs and newspaper clippings were given to me for the purpose of sharing here, at Guildford and District. The Wedding of  Miss Winifred Terry to Mr Grant Duncan at St Mary’s Church Guildford. 10th October 1925 The Bridal Party … Continue reading →

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FGS – Connect. Explore. Refresh

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Julie Goucher

I heard earlier this week that I had been added to the list of genealogy bloggers as an Ambassador for the FGS Conference 2015 There is a full list of FGS conference Ambassadors HERE. Over the coming weeks and months … Continue reading →

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Book of Me, Prompt 49 – What do I sound like?

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Julie Goucher

The Book of Me prompt 49 can be found here and asked the question what do I sound like? Actually I hate listening back to myself in recordings or video’s. Over the years I have been recorded many times, whilst giving … Continue reading →

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Pub Bombings at Guildford – October 1974

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Julie Goucher

The 5th October 2014 marks the anniversary of the Guildford Pub bombings in 1974. I was just five years old, but I do remember the fear and emotional turmoil of Guildford even at that young age. As I got older … Continue reading →

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Book of Me, Written by You, Prompt 58

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Today is week 58 of what is going to be a 15 month project. Each Saturday, at around 12.30 am UK time I will release the prompt for that week’s Book of Me, Written by You. If you are new … Continue reading →

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Old Dutch Courtyard, High Street, Guildford Circa 1910

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Julie Goucher
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Happy Birthday Granny – Annie Prudence Butcher (1879 – 1972)

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Today would have been my Great Grandmother’s, Annie Prudence Butcher (nee Harris) 116th birthday. I knew her as Granny, and later as I began my research I affectionately called her APH. My cousins knew her as Big Gran, because their … Continue reading →

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Old Houses – Farnham Road, Guildford Circa 1923

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Julie Goucher

This was a postal used postcard, with a postage date of 1923. The picture seems to date from earlier than that though. What do you think?

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Tax Disc – The End of an Era

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Image courtesy of The Independent Today marks the end of an era for those of us in the UK. Back in 1921 motorists in the UK were required to pay a fee, known as Road Tax to the Government in … Continue reading →

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