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@footstepspod

Footsteps of the Fallen WW1 podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/footsteps-of-the-fallen/id1528864547 Military historian, podcaster, writer, cricket lover, darts player, fisherman and semi-professional grumpy old man.

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Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it

01.03.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Balloonatics - Footsteps of the fallen Welcome to the latest podcast!In today's episode, we look at the work and perils of the Balloon Corps.  Vital for observation and artillery support, balloon work was one of the most dangerous job...

Our latest podcast has been released.

www.buzzsprout.com/1300675/epis...

01.03.2026 11:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

The Brooding Soldier at Vancouver Corner near St Julian at Ypres

24.02.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a very personal thing!

24.02.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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To my mind the finest war memorial
on the Western Front. Haunting, poignant and enigmatic, it’s the war memorial of war memorials #WW1 #FWW

24.02.2026 11:33 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Good luck, you're going to be an amazing Mum.

17.02.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of my favourite pictures of all the ones I have taken on the battlefields. My son's first visit to the Menin Gate. I'd explained the size and scale of it, but he was genuinely amazed at how many names there are. #WW1 #FWW

17.02.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We've not had a single item of post for almost two weeks. At 6.30 this evening, 19 bits of mail were put through the letterbox.

17.02.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it

15.02.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What really happened? Episode 1: The Unknown Warrior - Footsteps of the fallen Welcome to the latest podcast!In the first of a new themed series, we take a deep dive into some of the great questions of the First World War. Each episode is carefully researched, drawing on both pr...

Our latest podcast is out!
www.buzzsprout.com/1300675/epis...

15.02.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The podcast is back tomorrow with the first in a new theme entitled What really happened? We look in detail at the story of the Unknown Warrior, discover some of the variations on what happened and question why the tomb remains so significant to this day #WW1 #FWW

14.02.2026 08:44 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What really happened?
We’re launching a new theme on the podcast, beginning with two Great War questions long obscured by myth: the real origins of the Unknown Soldier and the truth behind Kitchener’s final hours - out Sunday #WW1 #FWW

02.02.2026 09:37 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve done a lot of research into Q Boats and I’m not sure that’s correct. Most of the would have sunk with that weight!

02.02.2026 09:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely item and thanks for sharing!

28.01.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Black Stork of Flanders - Footsteps of the fallen Welcome to the latest episode!Today we walk the battlefield from Ypres to Poelkappelle and discover the personal stories of some of the men who lie in the cemeteries in this part of the Salient, inclu...

Our latest podcast has been released!

www.buzzsprout.com/1300675/epis...

25.01.2026 11:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Unless my filing is wrong it’s one of the Potijze Chateau ones, (at least I hope it is!)

21.01.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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From my collection - a badge for the Sportsman’s Ambulance Fund dated 1916 #WW1 #FWW

21.01.2026 10:44 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve just spat tea all over my work laptop laughing…..

21.01.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In our latest podcast we walk the battlefields from Ypres to Poelkappelle and discover the stories of the men who lie buried in this part of the Ypres salient - a tale of royalty, bravery and the dangers of camp fires. Out Sunday! #WW1 #FWW

21.01.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s so sad - it’s like when you see that Old Contemptibles plaques have been stolen from graves

20.01.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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From my collection, a WW1 non-official badge for the Gas Light and Coke Company #WW1 #FWW

20.01.2026 08:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes I am bereft, there’s a huge cat shaped hole in our home

18.01.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sleep well little man and run free at the bridge xx

18.01.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it!

16.01.2026 08:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From my collection - a Karl Goetz satirical medallion showing the Kaiser on a hobby horse to a homeless destitute family of a wounded soldier - "I WILL LEAD YOU....TO A GLORIOUS FUTURE. #WW1 #FWW

16.01.2026 08:31 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds very much like William!

11.01.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My son is severely autistic and suffers from massive self confidence issues. 3 months ago we bought him piano and he decided to teach himself how to play. This afternoon he sat at the station and played the public piano to a round of applause. I am a very proud and slightly in awe Dad!

11.01.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
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The beginning of the end - in our latest podcast we look at the events of July 1918 when the German offensive ran out of steam and the tide finally turned towards the Allies. Podcast out next Sunday. #WW1 #FWW

05.01.2026 10:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All the years I was there I never knew that

05.01.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Near Bloxham?

04.01.2026 19:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0