Category Archives: Polio

Genealogy Blog Party – We ❤️ February – actually no, I don’t! #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 6

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Taking part in the Genealogy Blog Party, hosted by Elizabeth at MyDescendantsAncestors.com. February, and in particular Valentine’s day is now a subdued day. The day in 2020 marks the 6th year since my Mum passed away, just two days before her … Continue reading →

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Favourite Book(s) #13 – Paralysed with fear by Gareth Williams

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Julie Goucher

As a child I remember having my polio drops on sugar. Later when I was in my early twenties I went off travelling and was recommended to have a variety of vaccinations to prevent contracting diseases which afflict some parts … Continue reading →

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Polio Resources

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Julie Goucher

Over the course of the last few years I have accumulated quite a few useful resources about Polio and Post Polio Syndrome (PPS). The following is a list of those resources listed in no particular order. This list of resources … Continue reading →

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Polio Matters

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Julie Goucher

I have written elsewhere on this site that my late Mum had Polio as a child. I had always been interested in Polio research and the development of Post Polio Syndrome and after Mum passed away in 2014 I researched … Continue reading →

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