Matt Dixon
@footstepspod.bsky.social
Footsteps of the Fallen WW1 podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/footsteps-of-the-fallen/id1528864547
Military historian and writer, cricket-loving egg and bacon tie wearer, darts player, fisherman, semi-professional grumpy old man.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/footsteps-of-the-fallen/id1528864547
Military historian and writer, cricket-loving egg and bacon tie wearer, darts player, fisherman, semi-professional grumpy old man.
Ouch - Lords does itself no favours
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Ouch - Lords does itself no favours
Captain Philip Davy MC, 13th Rifle Brigade, killed in action today in 1918, having served since October 1914. His mother received the telegram informing her of his death on November 11th as the bells were ringing. #WW 1#FWW
November 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Captain Philip Davy MC, 13th Rifle Brigade, killed in action today in 1918, having served since October 1914. His mother received the telegram informing her of his death on November 11th as the bells were ringing. #WW 1#FWW
"Hellfire Corner" taken by the Australian photographer Frank Hurley, who combined three separate images into a single negative to produce this incredible picture. His technique brought him into conflict with the authorities. Find out more about war photography in WW1 in a future podcast #WW1 #FWW
October 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
There aren’t many issues that can’t be resolved by a glass of whisky and a cat on your lap.
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There aren’t many issues that can’t be resolved by a glass of whisky and a cat on your lap.
The podcast is back this weekend with our first-ever question-and-answer episode. We answer listeners' questions about demarcation stones, the role of the Sanitary Officer, the podcast itself and lesser-known books that have made a real impression - out this Sunday. #WW1 #FWW
October 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Off to the battlefields for the last time this year
September 27, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Off to the battlefields for the last time this year
I’ve submitted my dissertation and after two years have finished my Masters degree. I’ve been saving this bottle for this moment and can’t wait to have a night off this evening!
September 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I’ve submitted my dissertation and after two years have finished my Masters degree. I’ve been saving this bottle for this moment and can’t wait to have a night off this evening!
There are worse views for a 6am weights and cardio session
August 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
There are worse views for a 6am weights and cardio session
Moving afternoon at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire where I finally got the chance to see the memorial to my friend Matt Hull.
August 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Moving afternoon at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire where I finally got the chance to see the memorial to my friend Matt Hull.
Very excited to be taking Footsteps Minor to Lords for the first time today. The sun is shining let’s hope for some good cricket @lordscricket
August 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Very excited to be taking Footsteps Minor to Lords for the first time today. The sun is shining let’s hope for some good cricket @lordscricket
Of all the items of ephemera I have collected over the years, this is, I think, my favourite —a tiny silver diary owned by a 10 year old boy who lived in Arras during WW1. One entry says "Grandma was killed by a shell on the Grand Place". He talks of his uncle who was serving. A real gem #WW1 #FWW
August 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The delectable Mrs Footsteps is running late for our dinner date. I’m doing just fine and think I will manage until she arrives.
August 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The delectable Mrs Footsteps is running late for our dinner date. I’m doing just fine and think I will manage until she arrives.
August 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
No I’m only going for one beer darling I promise
July 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
No I’m only going for one beer darling I promise
Do you know there are two postboxes in Birmingham dedicated to Victoria Cross winners?
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
July 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Do you know there are two postboxes in Birmingham dedicated to Victoria Cross winners?
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Me and my boy. He’s had an awful first year at secondary school, he’s been bullied, assaulted and victimised because of his autism. This afternoon who was awarded Student of the Year for his perseverance and stoicism. I don’t normally post this sort of thing but I couldn’t be a prouder Dad tonight.
July 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Me and my boy. He’s had an awful first year at secondary school, he’s been bullied, assaulted and victimised because of his autism. This afternoon who was awarded Student of the Year for his perseverance and stoicism. I don’t normally post this sort of thing but I couldn’t be a prouder Dad tonight.