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The A to Z of Wartime SongThe Deepest Shelter in Town - Blitz and BobsIn this episode, Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the rich history of wartime songs, focusing on the song 'The Deepest Shelter in Town.' They discuss the impact of music during World War II, the life of performer Florence Desmond and the role of entertainers in boosting morale. The conversation delves into personal anecdotes about their experiences on the London cabaret scene, the Blitz and it’s effect on Britain, ARP (air raid precautions) and even the sex workers of London during WW2. To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist he...2025-04-1351 min
In Focus PodcastsIn Conversation With Martin BarryMartin Barry is a proud volunteer for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and he will be running FREE tours of Hastings Cemetery as part of the Commission’s ‘War Graves Week’ in May.He'll be focussing on some of the stories of the 260 servicemen and women who fell during the two World Wars who lie in Hastings cemetery. The tours will last approx 90 mins.Martin says he is constantly adding new stories to these tours, so if you have been on a tour previously he can promise that there will be something new to learn this t...2025-04-0326 min
Remembering TogetherRemembering Together: Episode 8 - The work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in keeping the memory of the Second World War alive, in conversation with Simon BendryIn the 8th episode of our Remembering Together podcast, Deputy Ambassador Keith Allan speaks with Simon Bendry, Head of Education and Volunteering at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).Keith and Simon discuss the important work of the CWGC and their care for 23,000 war memorials and war cemeteries around the world. They also discuss the public engagement work of the CWGC in telling the stories of those that sacrificed their lives for our freedom and their other efforts to ensure they are not forgotten.Through personal stories, Keith and Simon reflect on why it is...2025-02-2631 min
Story Behind the StoneSimon Bendry (Commonwealth War Graves Commission): Passing the Torch of CommemorationIn this episode, Ryan Mullens and Matthew Cudmore chat with Simon Bendry from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) to explore the organization's vital role in commemorating those who served in the Commonwealth. They discuss the history of the CWGC, the unique stories behind various cemeteries, and the importance of personal connections behind the gravestones. The conversation also highlights the challenges faced in modern commemoration, the impact of technology in preserving stories, and the significance of engaging communities and descendants in remembrance efforts. Simon shares insights into the Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial and the CWGC's future plans for...2025-02-1350 min
Tales from the BattlefieldsArnhem 80 - Part 2 - Through the Eyes of the Soldiers and Dutch Civilians In this episode we continue our tour of Arnhem looking at what happened in and around the Hartenstein Hotel, the Oosterbeek Church, St Elisabeth Hospital and we look at some of the incredible stories of the casualties buried in the CWGC cemetery. We also examine the legacy of the battle through the eyes of the Dutch people and British veterans. 2024-09-231h 10
HortWeek PodcastCommonwealth War Graves Commission's David Richardson on horticulture and D-Day, CIOH and KewDavid Richardson is director of horticulture at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and leads a team of almost 850 horticulturists responsible for the maintenance and gardening of more than 2,400 sites across 50 countries.He speaks to HortWeek about how the CWGC will be at the heart of many D-Day events in the UK and France, and is a global leader in commemoration. The ‘Lighting their Legacies’ Torch of Commemoration Roadshow is also being organised by the CWGC, culminating in the lighting of every CWGC grave in Normandy.A trustee of Kew Gardens, and pr...2024-05-1021 min
The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlustEP 38: Only in Australia, Best of the Bellarine Peninsula, ANZAC remembrancesWhat’s a tourism experience you can have nowhere in the world but here in Australia? Uluru is one of our great icons, and its tourist hub, Ayres Rock Resort, turns 40 this year. So it’s a great time to catch up with Matt Cameron-Smith, the CEO of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, which manages the resort. We talk about his favourite indigenous cultural experiences, with tips on where to eat, drink, see and experience country, voyages.com.au Also, Kirstie and Belle set you up for a great little weekend away on the Bellarine Peninsula, just 90 minutes from...2024-04-1745 min
Mijn Klein West-Vlaanderen1x01 Is 't De Menepoarte Van IeperIn deze aflevering gaan we in op de Menenpoort, een iconisch monument in Ieper. De Menenpoort of het Commonwealth "Memorial To The Missing" waarop zo'n 55000 namen staan van vermiste soldaten uit het Gemenebest die tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog sneuvelden en geen graf hebben.In de aflevering bespreken we de situatie van Ieper net na de oorlog, we bekijken de ideeën rond de wederopbouw, maar focussen ons daarna op de geschiedenis van de Menenpoort zelf: het ontwerp, de bouw, en de betekenis van het monument. We gingen ook eens poolshoogte nemen tijdens de Last Post-ceremonie. We d...2024-02-1800 min
Décodeur de la CommunicationCélébrer l'Histoire à l'heure du Digital | Pascal-Louis Caillaut, Directeur marketing et com, Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Ep 83Comment célébrer l'histoire & la mémoire à l'heure du digital tout en intéressant les jeunes générations ?
C'est le défi relevé par Pascal-Louis Caillaut, directeur marketing et communication de la Commonwealth War Graves Commission, et son équipe !
La CWGC célèbre la mémoire des soldats du Commonwealth tombés au champ d'honneur durant la première et seconde guerre mondiale. Plus de 500 000 d'entre eux sont décédés en France et, de fait, leurs tombes, sont sur notre sol.
Alors c'est vrai qu'en no...2023-11-1528 min
Keeping Up With The Windsors | A Royal Family Podcast - News and UpdatesThe State Visit to Kenya | The King’s State Speech Addresses Kenya Colonial Violence | Episode 142Grab a cuppa and let's get going...
As we keep you up-to-date with the Royal engagements of King Charles and Queen Camilla on day one and two of their state visit to Kenya.
From bottle-feeding orphaned elephants, awarded medals to a 117-year old war veteran, and a historic state dinner speech, the first two days have not disappointed us. Plus so much more.
We also give you a Royal round-up including Zara Tindall at Cheltenham racing and The Princess of Wales hanging with the Dads and babies at 'Dadvengers'. James Middleton an...2023-11-0433 min
Tales from the BattlefieldsTales From YpresIn this episode, we travel back to Ypres and discover the very emotional story of the "Brothers in Arms" memorial at Polygon Wood. We talk to the cafe owner who discovered the body of Jack Hunter who was buried by his brother Jim in 1917 and his grave lost until 2006. We also visit the St George's Church in Ypres and talk to the CWGC guides at Tyne Cot, as well as the new "Moments" exhibition at the Menin Gate. 2023-07-101h 09
Twisted TalesBlack Brook Cemetery episode 13Supernatural stories
Episode 13 (For Clyde)
Check these guys out, they're awesome. They did some searching of black brook and surrounding areas for ghosts and other paranormal things. Here's their fb group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/471250053020144/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Sources;
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
https://www.cwgc.org › visit-us › p...
Port Morien (Black Brook) Cemetery
SaltWire
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Black Brook Cemetery's future uncertain2023-04-2509 minTales from the BattlefieldsA Tour of Tyne Cot Cemetery with Johan De JongheIn this episode we are guided around Tyne Cot Cemetery by a Belgian guide who lives on the doorstep of the largest CWGC Cemetery in the world. He tells us about American, Belgian and German burials, as well as the incredible story of a New Zealander who was killed on Christmas Eve1917. We also look at the story of 2 Australians who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their actions close to the cemetery.2022-12-2151 minTales from the BattlefieldsWhen 2 Battlefields Overlap in Time with Paul ReedIn this special episode Military Historian Paul Reed takes us on a trip on the Western Front battlefields that saw fighting in both conflicts. What happened to the Great War CWGC cemeteries when the Nazis arrived? What happened to WW1 veterans when they returned to fight again in 1940? Where did Hitler serve in WW1? We discuss these subjects and much more too.2022-08-0959 minTales from the BattlefieldsThe Gardeners of the CWGC with Diego BlondelIn this week's episode, we look at the work of the CWGC's team of gardeners throughout the world. We examine the stories of the some of the gardeners who remained on the Western Front after the Armistice, and include an interview with one of the current gardeners, Diego Blondel.2022-05-0333 min
Let Your Ears Embark on a Adventure with Free AudiobookMy Boy Jack?: The Search for Kipling's Only Son Audiobook by Tonie HoltListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 598276
Title: My Boy Jack?: The Search for Kipling's Only Son
Author: Tonie Holt, Valmai Holt
Narrator: Bruce Cullen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 13:51:09
Language: English
Release date: 02-01-22
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Military, History & Culture
Summary:
Published now for the first time in paperback, My Boy Jack is the extraordinary story of Kipling's search for his son. John Kipling was reported missing in the Battle of Loos on the Western Front in 1915. His father, Rudyard, had pulled strings to get his myopic son into the firing line...2022-02-011h 51
WW2 Nation PodcastS2 Ep 5: Douglas Parker Veteran Interview 2/East Yorkshire Regiment (Bonus)In Season 2, Episode 5 on the WW2 Nation Podcast, we hear from Douglas Parker about his experiences serving in 11 Platoon, B Company of the 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment. Doug landed in the assault waves of D-Day on Sword Beach aged just 21. This episode is something of an unexpected bonus as Reverend John Parker has kindly sent in this interview that his family did with their father Douglas Parker about his experiences serving in the army during the war.
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Corporal W...2022-01-2622 min
Mentioned in DispatchesEp232- The CWGC Non-Commemoration Report – Dr George Hay2021-11-2232 min
Undertaking: The PodcastCommonwealth War Graves CommissionEnglish war cemeteries raise the bar for caring for our veterans and our dead. Sarah Nathaniel from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission joins the show to share the story of the CWGC how we've cared for our dead. 2021-11-1148 min
History HackHistory Hack: War Graves in the UKMegan Kelleher joins us to talk about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves at home and how it has evolved in the last 100 years.Learn more about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at: https://www.cwgc.org/Like the episode? Send us a tip! https://ko-fi.com/historyhackLike the podcast, join the fun on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1139 minMentioned in DispatchesEp222 – Commemoration and CWGC sites in England – Megan Kelleher2021-09-1300 min
Khaki MalarkeyCWGC - War Graves WeekThis week Olivia and Phoebe chat to Megan Maltby, Scott Smith and Max Dutton of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to talk about #WarGravesWeek and highlight the history of the First and Second World War here in the United Kingdom. https://www.cwgc.org/our-war-graves-your-history/war-graves-week/2021-05-2557 min
The Old Front LineWW1 at Home: War Graves WeekIt's War Graves Week! The Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintain all cemeteries and memorials from both World Wars worldwide. This week sees the first War Graves Week and the focus is on the graves we see at home, in the cemeteries close to where we live. In this special episode, we talk to Megan Maltby and James King from CWGC, and Battlefield Guide Martin Garnett in Barnsley Cemetery. Send us a textSupport the show2021-05-221h 11
The Adjutants Lounge (The Mess of the Glorious 404th)The Adjutants Lounge - The Opel Coast; 100 miles of nothing (Pt 3)Gary returns with more revelations from the Opel Coast and the Seven Valley. This episode is awash with historical details and characters, explanations on why War Graves are laid out the way they are and features the birthplace of the RAF too. Honourable mentions to nurses, CWGC, Tom Jones, PG Wodehouse, Bessie Coleman and Field Marshal Frederick Roberts.
Links to pages of interest:
Étaples Military Cemetery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89taples_Military_Cemetery
Vera Brittain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera_Brittain
Nursing in First World War: https://www.independentnurse.co.uk/professional-article/nursing-in-the-first-world-war/64504
V...2021-05-201h 21Mentioned in DispatchesEp207a – CWGC War Graves Week 2021 – Simon Bendry2021-05-1613 min
The Adjutants Lounge (The Mess of the Glorious 404th)Paint & Scale - Books, models and the importance of a creative space with Dilip Sarkar MBEIn this episode of Paint & Scale I talk with Dilip Sarkar MBE about his latest book ''Sailor' Malan - Freedom Fighter', commemorating the unknown fallen and model making. Honourable mentions to Pen & Sword, the Spitfire and photo etch.
Sailor Malan Resources:
''Sailor' Malan - Freedom Fighter': https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Sailor-Malan-Freedom-Fighter-Hardback/p/18990
A wonderful selection of Malan Videos can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sailor+malan+interview
Torch Commando's Videos- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW8gNsq5_n8
War De...2021-05-1355 min
The Adjutants Lounge (The Mess of the Glorious 404th)The Adjutants Lounge - Telling the tales with Dilip Sarkar MBESecond World War Historian Dilip Sarkar MBE joins Ben Skipper in the Adjutants Lounge to discuss the importance of giving participants of conflict a voice, person-centred research and storytelling, fair representation, Sailor Malan and 3 tons of earth.
Honourary mentions to Douglas Bader, Big Wings, Peter Townsend and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Links of interest:
Pen & Sword Dilip Sarkar MBE catalogue: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Dilip-Sarkar-MBE/a/3288
Commonwealth War Graves Commission: https://www.cwgc.org/
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let's travelle - a quirky travel podcasthiking through edinburgh and meeting bts in an art museumstudying abroad is the perfect balance of trying to adventure like a tourist but behave like a local! in this episode i spend time exploring two of london's most popular tourist attrations, travel all the way edinburgh, scotland (and fall in love with scottish accents), and end up meeting a bts member in an art museum? call me y/n because i'm living my best life!
Show Notes:
Tower of London - https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/#gs.wuiqws
Tower Hill Memorial - https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/90002/TOWER%20HILL%20MEMORIAL/
London Eye - https://www.londoneye...2021-03-291h 11
Past Conversations7. Conversation with Victoria Wallace.In this episode of Past Conversations, Paul Hamilton speaks with Director General of the CWGC, Victoria Wallace.2021-01-1913 min
The 1.7 Million Stories of CWGCEP8: The World Wars on the Big ScreenIn the last episode of season one, Jack Sheeran is joined by a panel of guests to discuss a selection of movies and TV shows which depict the First and Second World Wars including: 1917, The Water Diviner, The Railway Man, and Band of Brothers. They explore what connections these have with the work of the CWGC and discuss how accurately they show the realities of war.
Jack is joined by Paul Byrnes, Film Critic for the Sydney Morning Herald & The Age and Author of The Lost Boys, Lucy Betteridge-Dyson, Historian & Blogger (ohwhataladylikewar.com), and Peter...2020-07-2152 minThe 1.7 Million Stories of CWGCEP7: Poetry & Art of the Two World WarsIn our seventh episode Peter Francis explores the poetry and art of two world wars – discovering the personal stories behind some of the most powerful literary and artistic works of the twentieth century and why, more than 100 years later, the artistic legacy of two World Wars still captures our imagination.
Peter is joined by interpretation expert Dr Lucy Kellett from Royal Parks and the CWGC’s very own Aidan Parr to discuss the poets and poetry of the First and Second World Wars – who created it and why and why, as an art form, it became such a powe...2020-07-0736 minThe 1.7 Million Stories of CWGCEP6: The Royal Navy & the Far EastThis time Max Dutton sets sail on a journey to discover more about the Royal Navy. Max is joined by Dr Nick Hewitt, Head of Collections and Research at the Museum of the Royal Navy, and Siggy Lee, Conservation Officer for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Listen in as they discuss the vital globe spanning role of the Royal Navy during the World Wars, the challenges of commemorating those lost at sea, and explore the fascinating story of the British Pacific Fleet in 1945. Special guest Rich Hills, CWGC’s Director of Africa, Asia and Pacific Area, gives us...2020-06-2448 minThe 1.7 Million Stories of CWGCEP5: D-Day - Stories of BraveryIn episode 5 Alex Elia discovers what happened on D-Day, hears from veterans who were there and learns about the Canadian involvement on Juno beach & beyond.
Alex chats to Lynelle Howson, Historian, and Kirsty Mills, Project Coordinator, about Operation Overlord and the Normandy campaign. Kirsty also shares a selection of veteran’s voices recorded as part of the CWGC’s Voices of Liberation project.
Alex is also joined by David Loveridge, CWGC’s Director for Canada and the Americas, and special guest Marie-Eve Vaillancourt, Exhibitions and Development Manager at the Juno Beach Centre, to explore Canada...2020-06-0944 minThe 1.7 Million Stories of CWGCEP4: Dunkirk & Military VehiclesIn our fourth episode Scott Smith discovers more about the Dunkirk Evacuation and the connections that military vehicles have with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Scott is joined by Nick Bristow, Historical Research Coordinator and Michael Greet, Assistant Archivist to discuss the loss of the British Armies vehicle stock during the Dunkirk Evacuation, vehicles that appear on headstones and different types of jobs that have required a vehicle at the Commission. While special guest Rosie Rixon details what it is like to own a vintage military vehicle and travel in it to our sites across Europe.
2020-05-2635 minThe 1.7 Million Stories of CWGCEP3: The RAFIn our third episode Aidan Parr focusses on the courageous airmen and women of the first and second world wars. Starting with the introduction of aerial warfare during the First World War, to the role of the RAF in the second, and the work of the CWGC in commemorating the men and women of the air service.
Aidan is joined by Commemorations Case Manager Mel Donnely and Heritage Interpretation officer Max Dutton who both have their own close ties to the RAF.
Enjoyed this episode? Drop us a review, hit that subscribe button and don't...2020-05-1252 minThe 1.7 Million Stories of CWGCEP2: CiviliansIn our second episode Jack Sheeran discovers, ahead of VE Day 75, the impact of the Second World War on civilians and how those who lost their lives are remembered today.
Jack is joined by Peter Francis, Media and PR Executive, and Megan Maltby, Senior Public Events Coordinator, to discuss the civilian roll of honour, the changing role of women, the blitz and how journalists reported from the front line.
Enjoyed this episode? Drop us a review, hit that subscribe button and don't forget to share this podcast.2020-04-2853 minThe 1.7 Million Stories of CWGCEP1: AfricaIn our first episode George Hay, CWGC's Official Historian, takes a look at the work of The Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Sub-Saharan Africa and discusses why there are war graves on the African continent.
George is joined by Juan Maree, CWGC Director of South Africa, David McDonald, Project Manager for the Askari monuments, and Victoria Wallace, Director General of the CWGC.
Enjoyed this episode? Drop us a review, hit that subscribe button and don't forget to share this podcast.2020-04-1238 min
ChromeRadioAROUND THESE ISLANDS IN 12 PORTS 1 | IntroductionWelcome to AROUND THESE ISLANDS IN 12 PORTS, brought to you by CHROMERADIO in association with YACHT NOVA and THESE ISLANDS.
Producer CATRIONA OLIPHANT tells the story of how this series came about.
WEBLINKS
Maritime 2050 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maritime-2050-navigating-the-future
ChromeRadio | https://chromemedia.co.uk/
Nova around Britain | https://novaroundbritain.home.blog/12-key-ports/
These Islands | https://www.these-islands.co.uk/
IMAGE | Tower Hill Memorial, CWGC, Trinity Square Gardens, London | © Chrome Media Productions Ltd
PRODUCTION | Producer - Catriona Oliphant | Post-production - Chris Sharp.2019-10-2804 min
WW1 Centennial NewsThe Aftermath Part I - Ep. #100Highlights: The Aftermath Part I
Host: Theo Mayer
Part I of a special 2-part series examining the immediate aftermath of the Armistice signing.
Preview of coming attractions - Host | @00:25
The immediate aftermath - Mike Shuster | @04:15
Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Dr. Glyn Prysor and Peter Francis | @07:50
War, wounds, pain and fear - Professor Joanna Burke | @18:00
Coming Home - Jonathan Casey | @26:40
Hello Girls the Musical - Cara Reichel and Peter Mills | @33:00
Peter Jackson’s “They Shall Not Grow Old” - Brent Burge | @42:10----more----
Great War Project
http://greatwarproject.org/2018/11/25/first-allied-troops-cross-into-germany/
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
http...2018-12-0857 min
The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod ShowDavid Richardson, Commonwealth War Graves CommissionOn this weeks garden podcast Peter Donegan chats with David Richardson, Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Brought to you by CurrencyFair, The Sodshow Garden Podcast – every Friday – 4pm in iTunes and all good podcast stores.
David Richardson grew up in Dungannon, Co Tyrone and is Director of Horticulture at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. With a global workforce of over 850 gardeners and sites in all corners of the world, David leads the horticultural profession for the organisation.
In conversation Peter and David chat everything from remembrance and respect, differing sites globally, Edwin Lutyens and cons...2016-10-1328 min
Jennyalogy PodcastJennyalogy Podcast(Click the play button to start podcast. Note it may take a few seconds to start)
Jennyalogy Podcast Show Notes
May 2015
Book of the Month
This month's featured book is The Phillimore Atlas & Index of Parish Registers by Cecil R. Humphrey-Smith
Cemetery web sites
Here are the two featured web sites on Australian Cemeteries
Australian Cemeteries Index http://austcemindex.com
Australian Cemeteries http://www.australiancemeteries.com
New Releases
As well as new relea...2015-05-3100 minJennyalogy PodcastJennyalogy PodcastJennyalogy Podcast Show Notes
April 2015
Book of the Month
This month's featured book is Words from Wills and other probate records, by Stuart A Raymond
Anzac Web Sites
Here are the web sites that I recommend you use to search for an Australian or New Zealand soldier from World War I
National Archives of Australia – contains the digitised service records of all members of the Australian Armed Forces in World War I. http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/NameSearch/Interface/NameSearchForm.aspx
The Aus...2015-04-3000 min