Tag Archives: Genealogy

Tuesday’s Tip – Hay Festival Audio Library

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Castle Bookshop – May 2006 I had always wanted to go to Hay-on-Wye, a book lovers paradise and I did in 2006, twice. For a weekend in May and for a week in October. There is something rather innocent about the ethos … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Society for One-Place studies

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The following announcement was written by the Society for One-Place Studies: “We, the founder members are proud to announce the launch of the ‘Society for One-Place Studies’, a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation for individuals and societies with an interest in family history … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are ~ US Style!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Image courtesyof DearMyrtle I stayed up very late last night and joined the Google hangout after the show of the American series of Who Do You Think You Are. The show airs at Central US time of 8pm, which equates … Continue reading →

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Virtual Genealogy Fair 3rd & 4th September 2013

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The National Archives in the US is hosting a virtual genealogy fair; how exciting is that? Click HERE to join in the fun The schedule of lectures and talks is on the web page and will be available for live … Continue reading →

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Almost time for the Book of Me, Written by You

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Julie Goucher

We are just 2 days away from The Book of Me, Written by You, launch. The prompts will be delivered each week from 31st August 2013 through until the end of December 2014 via Thomas at Geneabloggers and via the … Continue reading →

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Global Genealogy

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Julie Goucher

This morning whilst I was consuming a bowl of Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut I was reading through my mail and I spotted a post from Jill who blogs at Geniaus. As I read through the questions listed, I put my cereal … Continue reading →

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Another Geneameme & Global Genealogy

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Jill at Geniaus is at it again! – It’s time for a Geneameme to celebrate August, which has been family history month in Australian (New Zealand of course took part too!) The challenge Jill has set is laid out fully … Continue reading →

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The In-Depth Genealogist -Online Tree’s Survey

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The In-Depth Genealogist team will be hosting a discussion at Rootstech 2014 looking at the fascinating subject of Online Trees: The Root of All Evil. To get everyone in the mood they have devised a short survey by which you … Continue reading →

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Plagiarism Concerns……Sadly

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Julie Goucher

The definition of plagiarism is “The practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own.” Several weeks ago I had a communication with someone who had obviously looked at my web page and seen the list … Continue reading →

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Those Thursday Places – One Place Studies

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I recently had cause to contemplate the actual definition of a one place study. Having had the question presented I stopped, thought and debated. I have an interest in three individual places Puttenham in Surrey (linked to the nearby parish … Continue reading →

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