Category Archives: One-Name Studies

Introduction to One-Name Studies Course

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Julie Goucher

The next running of the Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) is about to get underway – 9 July 2024 It is always a popular course and it is very interesting to see the surnames that everyone is interested in. … Continue reading →

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Practicalities of a One-Name Study Course

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Julie Goucher

The next running of the Practicalities of a One-Name Study course (903) is about to get underway – 5 March 2024. It is always a popular course and as those working with a study look at and consider the practical … Continue reading →

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Burns and Burns Night (Part 2)

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Julie Goucher

Having written the earlier post about Burns Night (Burns Night Part 1), I realised that I had not explored the surname more fully. I don’t have time to create a significant post, but did want to share a few things … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Julie Goucher

The next running of the Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) is about to get underway – on 23 January 2024. It is always a popular course and it is very interesting to see the surnames that everyone is interested … Continue reading →

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European & Surnames Courses at Pharos for 2024

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Julie Goucher

I have finally managed to get the dates for the Pharos courses uploaded to this site. The Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) will run twice during 2024 and booking for both courses is available by clicking HERE. 23 January 2024 … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?…..

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Julie Goucher

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet said Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet Yesterday morning there was a small segment on Sky News (UK) about those in the … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Surnames…..

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Julie Goucher

Over the last 18 months the Guild have hosted a number of spotlight on…..segments about specific studies – Aitchison, Braund, Featherstone, Howes and Liddiard.  Visit the Guild of One-Name Studies website and search for the relevant surname. From there you … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies (901)

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Julie Goucher

Today the latest running of the Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) began. It is always a popular course and it is very interesting to see the surnames that everyone is interested in. It is still possible, for another day … Continue reading →

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Press Release Pharos Tutors – Brand new branding, website and student experience

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Julie Goucher

I don’t usually share Press releases on this site, but for Pharos Tutors I am making an exception – READ PRESS RELEASE Pharos Tutors has undergone a makeover – a new website, new branding and new student experience, but with … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies (901) ~ Week 2

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Julie Goucher

The second lesson of the Pharos Introduction to One-Name Studies course has just been sent to students. We have a lovely mix of students, from the United States, the UK, France, and Australia, we will be having our discussion on … Continue reading →

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