Category Archives: History

Motto – Kynd Kyn Knawe Kepe

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Julie Goucher

About 20 years ago I purchased this mug from an antique store in Devon. I was drawn to it for several reasons, the colours, the commemorative features and the date – 18 December was the date of my Grandmother’s birthday, … Continue reading →

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History For Ukraine #HistoryForUkraine

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Visit the website: https://historyforukraine.co  – #HistoryForUkraine 🌻 To support the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis run by the Red Cross:  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/historyforukraine If you missed the talk then visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qkOZesb3-0

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History For Ukraine #HistoryForUkraine – Churchill at Chartwell, Katherine Carter

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Visit the website: https://historyforukraine.co  – #HistoryForUkraine 🌻 To support the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis run by the Red Cross:  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/historyforukraine I thoroughly enjoyed this talk by Katherine Carter @KatieCulture who spoke about Churchill at Chartwell. I visited a long time ago, the house in … Continue reading →

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History For Ukraine #HistoryForUkraine – The White Ship, Earl Charles Spencer

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Visit the website: https://historyforukraine.co  – #HistoryForUkraine 🌻 To support the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis run by the Red Cross:  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/historyforukraine I was lucky enough to be able to sit and listen to Earl Charles Spencer @CSpence1508 and his informative talk ‘The … Continue reading →

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History For Ukraine #HistoryForUkraine

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Visit the website: https://historyforukraine.co  – #HistoryForUkraine 🌻 To support the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis run by the Red Cross:  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/historyforukraine If you missed the talk then visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qkOZesb3-0

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Roman Naming Conventions – Tria Nomina

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Today, the 24 January 2022 marks the 1900th anniversary (AD 122-2022) of the commencement of the building of Hadrian’s Wall. The anniversary celebrations conclude, on 23rd December 2022 which is the final day of the Festival of Saturnalia. The Romans and other people of Italy … Continue reading →

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Medieval European Society During 14th Century

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Julie Goucher

One surname type is that of occupations, and these can be traced back to Medieval times across Europe. The surname of Smith refers to someone who worked with metal. The surname Silversmith was used by someone who worked with silver. … Continue reading →

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Local History Along the Wall #HW1900

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Marking the 1900th Anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall (AD 122-2022) The 24 January 2022 marks the 1900th anniversary of the commencement of the building of Hadrian’s Wall. The anniversary celebrations conclude, on 23rd December 2022 which is the final day of the Festival of Saturnalia. A relatively recent relocation … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Field Notes (2) – A Journey to the Spice Islands

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Part of Genealogical Field Notes Mariners on board the vessel The Ascension in 1603 saw English soil for the first time in two years. A description of the voyage is documented by an unnamed individual who was on board the … Continue reading →

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Oxfordshire FHS, Black History Month and Surnames

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Today Oxfordshire Family History Society held their first Zoom Fair online. It was an enjoyable event and the Society, with their volunteers are to be thanked for organising it. To find more about the Society, click the logo (left). I … Continue reading →

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