The Phil Swallow Podcast

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsHave we ever had such intense heat in May?I gave my biggest-ever talk275 Addiscombe Road Update ShortEditing video now, hope to get it done for imminent releaseLeipzig tomorrow - decided to film my trip on my phoneNext video, with new camera?Next Walk - South Croydon Railways & HousesMore talks in June but generally preppedMore videos!Looking aheadTalkFilmingLearning

In this episode:HappeningsGlendalough (loch) video liveEaster - family timeGear sales & purchasesNew purchases - printer and micMore in pipeline, updated GoPro modelFirst in-person walk at Hamsey GreenTrialling Email OctopusSanderstead RA Centenary PrepMumSelf sealing tyresPlayed golf - first time in 9 monthsNice meal at the King Henry VIII pub in HeverLooking aheadTalkFilmingLearning

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsSelsdon Park Hotel Update (Later in episode)275 Addiscombe Road - Update?Sanderstead Stink PipeThe LarchesSanderstead Graves TalkCaterham TalkCSPA TalkSoA TalkMumTime!Looking aheadLots of talksFilmingLearning

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsBingham Road video275 Addiscombe RoadMy talk on Wednesday, link: https://www.sandersteadlhg.co.uk/meetings/event-one-azjgl-whh8f-ggz9p-key5d-lbfsk More filming in AddiscombeAshburton Park Restoration Project: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/100-years-ashburton-park MaltaMumTime!Looking aheadLots of talksFilmingLearning

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsDornton Road live - thanks Martyn!Peter Burgess talkPacitti Ice Cream - update from AmericaHouse related video filmedVictorian properties - educationIn-person walks - can also sign-up on my websiteAshburton Park Restoration Project: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/100-years-ashburton-park Looking aheadLots of talksFilmingLearning

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsWoodside Court Update videoWorld’s End storyNumbersMum homeSue did a brilliant job organising ChristmasThe LarchesPacitti Ice Cream2025 Housing Focus:Windy RidgeSwiss LodgePark HillWoodside CourtThe BirdhurstsCampden Road and Spencer RoadHouse Histories are popular and will continue!Victorian properties - Griff Rhys JonesIn-person walks - can also sign-up on my websiteOther stuffLooking aheadLots of talksFilmingGoing underground!

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsSue updateRichard’s talkPacitti Ice CreamWindmill RoadOther spin-offsCroham Hurst liveWest Wickham - editAlan Partridge - 360 cameras and electricity sub-stationsLady Mayor’s Show photography David Olusoga - A Gun Through Time & EmpireIn-person walks - can also sign-up on my websiteWorlds End, derelict house • • Other stuff

Sign up to local In-Person Walks here: https://bio.site/philswallowYouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsCampden Road & Spencer Road LiveGloomy weather = lots of prepReveal of filming location in NorwoodCroham Hurst technical issue/failureDavid Olusoga - History’s Missing ChaptersPacitti Ice Cream researchThe Larches“Hide” option at the end of videosIn-person walks?Croydon Character PropertiesOther stuffLooking aheadWater historyFilmingSueThere may also be other stuff . . .

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsBusy doing other history commitmentsWoodside Court LiveBirdhurst Road/Rise/Murders LiveJeff Meet-upRamzi Meet-upTeams Meet-up“Hype” videos?Recorded a radio showGrave researchCroydon Character PropertiesOther stuffLooking aheadWater historyThere may also be other stuff . . .

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsLivestream LeaderboardCovid - awful, worst yet!Tatsfield W&T Part 2 LiveRiddlesdown Cemetery LiveSouth Norwood Lake LiveNew TVGraveyardsLooking aheadWater historyAddiscombe - including House HistoryThere may also be other stuff . . .

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsLivestream Leaderboard!Inside Croydon articleEngland Women retain the Euro Trophy 🏆 West Wickham Part 2 LiveTatsfield W&T Part 2 in editAmsterdam CruiseSouth Norwood Lake preppedLambeth Palace visitGolfPlanning meetingsFairchild’s House/Chelsham Lodge screen share TBALooking aheadWater historySpinning many plates!

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsFeeling hot, hot, hot!Spitfire Technical TourGrave searchTatsfield plan with July shooting dateBourne Society walk on Farthing DownsI broke a windowWest Wickham Part OneRomney Marsh break Busman’s holiday - Rock CottageHutchinson’s BankKempton Water TalkInside Croydon Sanderstead RA articleYT Community Posts feature Selsdon walk

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsCrystal Palace won the FA Cup, on my birthday and I was there!Liverpool on Sunday - double celebrationShirley videos very popularPalace video a one-offTalks done until September Computer problem updateNumbers on channel doing odd things but big jump on BH weekendLooking aheadTatsfieldWaterForgeHewett’s There may also be other stuff . . .

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:HappeningsCrystal Palace - FA Cup FinalistsSigned up for the paid version of Ecamm Live - first month freeExpect to see some good changes to the live shows and other materialSwiss Lodge demolished Computer/ethernet issues - possible progress?Had a lovely walk at Kenley perimeter track - lots of glider activity Spoke at Selsdon Residents’ Association AGM 26/03/2025 - large group, really enjoyable Old Coulsdon W&T live 03/04/2025Talk and lunch at South Croydon Probus, Croham Hurst Golf Club, more bookings in 2026Visited Bough Beech WTW - excellent!Gardner’s Pleasure Resort Snippet live 17/04/2025Stats - subs going slow but views at a reasonably consistent level - weirdResearch continues (always)BadgersLeatherjacketsLooking aheadMountwood House talk on 30/04/2025Addington Air Ministry Works Repair Depot talk on 06/05/2025Addington ForgeHewetts SnippetCroydon Water HistoryTatsfield Part 2, edging along with material

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:Live Broadcast - get involved!No particular orderHappeningsHorrible cold!Mum hasn’t been wellSwiss Lodge - demolition date April 21stComputer/ethernet issues - possible progress?2 x talks done, one last Weds, then another this WedsEast Surrey Museum talk - great fun & good networking Old Coulsdon Walk & Talk in editMarguerite Rathbone video live - a remarkable lady!Coombe Road station snippetSelsdon SRA 1996 videoGreat engagement online over Birdhurst area, London defences and Addington StonesLooking aheadTalks!Old Coulsdon live in a week-ishAddington ForgeHewetts SnippetCroydon Water HistoryTatsfield Part 2Reservoir visit St Lawrence’s Church visitWalk with Brian Thomas

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow(Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel)In this episode:Live Broadcast - get involved!No particular orderHappeningsSwiss Lodge - not listed, given the go-aheadWoldingham Station to Manor Park video liveFirst Snippet - Park Hill RoadGreat engagement about Park HillGoogle Earth “Drone” shotsGood January numbersComputer/ethernet issuesTalk done, projector screen debutLooking ahead3 x talks between now and end of MarchEast Surrey Museum talk: [email protected] or call 01883 340275Old Coulsdon Walk & TalkMore snippetsCaterham, Coulsdon & Bletchingley this yearTatsfield Part 2

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! No particular order Happenings Christmas - how was it? Family History work Met an auntie I never knew I had Monument then & now - story behind it Windy Ridge live and doing really well! Looking ahead Talk this Thursday, postponed due to weather Talk Prep, being done in parallel East Surrey Museum Snippets! Planning for 2025 - more videos! Swiss Lodge Must get a holiday sorted, too

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! No particular order Happenings Black Doves - Netflix Crystal Palace I joined Marq English’s YouTube chat last night - great fun Boxes of papers - lots on Sanderstead Family History work WW1 Connection/Lee Mack Christmas prep A few stats Views: 103,720 - up 49% Watch Hours: 9,686 - up 107% Subscribers: 1697 - up 84% Apple Intelligence is here Looking ahead Windy Ridge Filming - likely early in the new year Talk Prep, another one booked for Feb Planning for next year  Requests? Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! No particular order Happenings Godstone W&T Croydon refresh Featherbed Lane Research Met Police Museum Sanderstead Police Station Comments Photos sent in Talks & timelines  Juno & The Paycock with Mark Rylance Meal at Dishoom Squeeze at the Albert Hall The Happiest Man on Earth at Southwark Playhouse Looking ahead Sanderstead Residents’ Magazine One more Podcast before Christmas Year End Review Plans for next year

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Happenings Bad back! Imber Court with Headley Beeson Warlingham North video Tatsfield video Surrey History Centre visit Bethlem Hospital talk in Bromley Visit to Bethlem Archive about Warlingham Park Hospital Chelsham Plane Crash 1946 Local Talks - CNHSS talk & Sanderstead Memberships Looking ahead Godstone W&T tomorrow Croydon refresh in November Croydon Water History Featherbed Lane Tatsfield Part 2 Bourne Society talk in Jan 25 East Surrey Museum talk in Feb 25 East Surrey Museum promo video And much, much more!

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! No particular order Happenings A week in Suffolk First long run in my EV New video related to above US Air Bases - Holton/Halesworth & Thorpe Abbotts School friend meet up  Local Talks - working on CNHSS talk & one in Sanderstead Guitar playing! Audio Interface, also being tested tonight Looking ahead Open House Festival Godstone W&T Tatsfield W&T Warlingham request - different take Croydon refresh in November Croydon Water History And much, much more!

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! Where have I been? Happenings Life/family stuff - hospital things Local Talks - Caterham & Croydon venues Some videos Filming for July due 12 months of country walks Euro 2024 Car exchange/insurance debacle New boiler

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! A lack of uploads since last episode Life/family stuff Taps/plumbing Local Talk A few days of personal time My Birthday  Filming today Mother of the Bride on Netflix Crystal Palace

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! Videos Live - Kenley #RCAF100 Live: Chelsham Nore Hill Mystery Solved! Stats: Croydon Airport video on Browse features - massive jump  Crystal Palace Lawn! Surrey Bomb Map: https://www.exploringsurreyspast.org.uk/themes/subjects/military/bomb_damage/world-war-two-bomb-damage/ 

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! Videos Live - Save Sanderstead Library and Limpsfield to Titsey Airstrip W&T March Stats: 7,098 views, 668 hours watch time, 44 new subscribers Cleared out some old content on YouTube Transcripts - general + now on Apple Podcasts Haven’t finalised walks/talks for April yet Drone flight today EV car target Trip to TNA Contact with Benjamin Beeson’s grandson New talk progressing LiDAR talk at The Bourne Society

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! Benjamin Beeson talk - full house 😀 Video Live - Sanderstead Revisited W&T February Stats: 8,600 views, 840 hours watch time, 56 new subscribers Meeting with YouTube  Video Planned - Titsey Area Family Wedding - drinking & dancing  Car tyres £££ Did I mention the fine? “Healthy School Streets” FOI update - trip to TNA planned New talk to be worked on  Bourne Society Council Caterham Valley

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast - get involved! Benjamin Beeson talk this week Video Live - Horse Racing in Croydon Video Live - Botley Hill Loop (more to come from this area) Sue in “not a performance” - Kimberly Akimbo New Crystal Palace manager and a win!

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: ERROR - I stay 2023 when of course I mean 2024! Live Broadcast format - get involved! Marden PARK not Lodge January Analytics Prepping for Benjamin Beeson talk Bomb Mapping - East Surrey  East Surrey Museum talk to be arranged Video Live - Haliloo & Slines Oak area Filming soon in Woodside area Country walk for Feb mapped & ready Hamsey Green walk with CNHSS: https://cnhss.co.uk/our-event-programme-for-2023-4/ 

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow (Originally broadcast live on my YouTube Channel) In this episode: Live Broadcast format - get involved! Bourne Society Talk - went well, great subject Booked a talk for 2025 Social media video on Sanderstead Court Filmed/released South Croydon video Walk update - Haliloo & Slines Oak area Marguerite video going well Research idea pooling experiences Deeper research on some strong stories that I am excited about Crystal Palace won a game

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow In this episode: Target achieved - thank you! Now to continue and improve Some stats from the last 365 days: 71,106 views (up 30%) 4,839 watch hours (up 33%) 391 new subscribers (up 54%) Top 5 full videos: LA to San Francisco - 10,460 Croydon Airport - 7,938 Croydon How It Is 2023 - November - 2,254* Kenley Aerodrome - 2,227 Warlingham Then & Now Part 1 - 1,712 *Pleasing as it has only been live since November 18th The secret is to find what works and keep doing it, but what works best? I have more planned for Croydon area I want to find stories that can link local history to significant stories from wider history  The art is in the telling and this is a developing process Weather is a factor this time of year, have thought about VoiceOver videos but keep deciding against them - any thoughts? Some WW2 related stories in the pipeline I will continue with one country-related walk per month The research is enjoyable but can grow arms & legs A guest presenter will join me in 2024 for a Biggin Hill follow-up Six face-to-face or public talks in 2023, four already planned for 2024 Occasional client work comes in, that is always top priority 

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow In this episode: The title - can you help by sharing? Croydon: How It Is 2023 filmed, edited & live Woldingham Walk & Talk live Filmed a local lady with a great life story Red Deer to Purley -Then & Now live Recce walk led to uncovering a story with huge historical interest Christmas preparations  A Christmas Carol with Christopher Eccleston New toaster Bread machine Another Talk booked for 2024 Weather inconsistency 

In this episode: Warlingham Then & Now Part 2 live & doing well Why I like doing these Future plans for them Client job - Can’t See For Looking Woldingham Walk & Talk in edit Conversation with aviation archaeologist  Interview due soon Croydon annual revisit to be filmed Weather inconsistency

In this episode: Invitation to appear on the Griff Griffiths Drivetime Show on 365 radio on 21/08/23 Mystery of 150 Limpsfield Road mostly solved Mystery of 139 Addington Road started and probably solved Story of Ashburton Fields in Addiscombe Tokyo editing advancing Transcriber - brilliant and only $39 Plan to film at Caterham-on-the-Hill this week (weather permitting) Passed milestone of 800 subscribers Threads - seems ok Off to pick my Top 10 tracks for the show

In this episode: RAF Addington mystery solved Joined the library  Filmed at Caterham-on-the-Hill Kenley Pen Nets success New MacBook Pro Micro research projects

In this episode: Planning vs reality Microphone failure Learnings - sound/route/feedback HG Loop W&T live Tokyo re-edit live Family History Show Family visit - special Stats - weird Brand - choice to like or dislike but make it clear

Radio Show Recording Link In this episode: Griff Griffiths King of the Road Drive Time show on 365 Radio Brilliant fun Recording link attached Distinction between this and normal video Hythe: Three trips instead of one Great trip Good hotel/location Photography  Railway Family Weather Met up with a subscriber/fellow history lover Prepping next few videos, severely hampered by the weather

In this episode: Frost last night Ryder Cup victory for Team Europe Woodside Talk given by John Hickman Bourne Society talk - mine! Played golf - scored well - Byron family connection Updated website with talk information Meeting about Caterham Spring Pumping Station McMillan Tea & Cake raising over £400 GoPro debut - new video shows it Also new mic position, much happier with sound quality Met up with a subscriber at Addington Fire Station New iPhone Pygmalion at the Old Vic Prepping next few videos, one ready to go, others need more work

In this episode: Open House reflections Giving talks (HG & Parkinson’s Group) Technical support for talks Stepping in - Bourne Society Haven’t tried new GoPro yet HG to Farleigh Walk live (mic placement learning) Great engagement- thank you  Apple software update season Delay on new iPhone 🙄 Illegal Eagles Magazine article to do

In this episode: St Mary’s Church, Addington Croydon Minster & Belltower Kenley Aerodrome (video live) Croydon Archives Tour West Wickham Library - Art Deco Crystal Palace Subway Croydon Almshouses - Hospital of the Holy Trinity Addington Village Walking Tour Numbers - YouTube overtaken Instagram Talks and technical support

In this episode: Room moves and inevitable purchases Another hard drive failure HG Loop W&T editing  Tokyo re-editing Football season started Pilates continues Big book purchase: The Royal Airforce Builds for War: A History of Design and Construction in the RAF 1935-1945 Lime Meadow photos Richard Gardner visit Merlin Engine video live & feedback Kenley Flypast Biggin Hill History Walk Part 2 Sue Filming

In this episode: Excuse the cold An unplanned plan to get back to Wednesdays? Titsey Place visit with the Bourne Society Places that for some reason I never visited Tokyo video live - at last Eastbourne & Sovereign Harbour Highgate - Gatehouse Theatre, must visit during the day Internal moves

In this episode: RAF Biggin Hill visits Caterham on the Hill Walk & Talk video live Pilates TV - The Sixth Commandment & The Bear Oppenheimer Amazing YouTube comments 

In this episode: * Sue appeared in a TV ad for Revitive: https://youtu.be/dEV6hh39b98 * Copyright claim * Radio show guest? * Gave my talk to Senior Moments in Caterham * Inquiry about another talk at a Rotary Club * Had an amazing connected success * Happy to return to video work * Weather changing

In this episode: Gave my talk on Croydon Water History On the day that Thames Water hit the headlines Great visit to Crossness Pumping Station Victorians knew how to do things Participated in user input session for Epidemic Sound Tokyo ticking along Talk number 3 of 2023 is continuing

150th episode! Birthday/Milestone present - new mic, Shure SM7B Lots of things have happened in that time.  Finishing work Headshots Covid Switch to video (generally and on here) Adding in speaking engagements Having fun YouTube Partner First talk almost ready to go Second one being worked on Tokyo video being worked on Must do some gardening . . .

It has all gone very quiet! Part 3: Tokyo Met up with an old work buddy Enjoying the free travel Presentations Hot weather Watching the shenanigans in the US

No emojis - they don’t always behave Part 2: Nagasaki, Miyazaki & Kochi Jet lag gone Another birthday celebration Editing Hard drive replaced 5 x speaking engagements this year, most still to do Golf Car Hot weather incoming

It started with BA cancelling the flight Cunard made sure we got there Brilliant ship, company, staff, service My birthday is one to remember First stop Kagoshima Second stop Busan More to follow in future episodes Video creation held up by hard drive failure 😣

Recognising when the output is not technically good enough Too many compromises Both Bluebell Walk & London Walk now taken down Experiment with native 360° video parked ftb Croydon Typhoid Outbreak video live - it’s been a long time coming London trip Packing Sue away No shows for two weeks, lots to tell after that

Croydon Typhoid Outbreak Film - complex edit ongoing Bluebell Walk on Monday (MayDay) - 360° video now live Croydon Research Room Sue preparing for her filming trip Us preparing for our Japan trip - hence the room! Reviews online Oyster 60+ Photocard Tonight - A Country House at War - Marden Park