History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast
Explore the history of one of the world’s most captivating cities with "History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast." Your hosts, seasoned tour guides Pip Roper and Jonny Whitlam, take you through the highs and low-lows of Berlin's past, exploring events, lives and stories from Berlin's past.
From the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall to the artistic renaissance of the Weimar Republic and the dark days of the Nazi dictatorship, each episode is a blend of history, stories from the tour guide streets, and a dash of humour. Whether you’re a history buff, a lover of Berlin, or simply curious about the forces that shaped modern Europe, join Pip and Jonny as they peel back the layers of Berlin's history. Discover the heroes, villains, revolutions, and evolutions that have defined this iconic city.
Welcome to History Flakes!
History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast
Episode 8: Ruhleben Football Association
Are you enjoying the Football? Or do you feel like it’s very much happening at you?! Either way, enjoy the latest episode of History Flakes! How else would you know that there was an English Football league in Berlin during WWI? Crazy!
Find about Derby Legend Steve Bloomer and what the hell Bumberino is, I think you’re gonna like it!
You can get in touch and book Jonny or Pip for a tour of Berlin via www.whitlams-berlin-tours.com. Don't forget to subscribe for more Berlin history every two weeks!
Mixed and Produced by Alex Griffiths
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Sources:
The Ruhleben Football Association by Paul Brown
John Cecil Masterman Collection: https://images.hollis.harvard.edu/primo-explore/viewallcomponentmetadata/L/HVD_VIAolvgroup12240?vid=HVD_IMAGES&tab=default_tab&search_scope=default_scope&adaptor=undefined
Paul Brown on the Outside Write Podcast by Chris Lee: https://outsidewrite.co.uk/podcast-what-was-the-ruhleben-football-association/
