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Fred.Dibnahs.World.of.Steam.Steel.and.Stone.(12.episodes).txt
Frederick "Fred" Dibnah MBE (28 April 1938 6 November 2004), born in Bolton, was an English steeplejack and television personality, with a keen interest in mechanical engineering.
Dibnah was born in a country which then relied heavily upon coal to fuel its industry. As a child he was fascinated by the steam engines which powered the many textile mills in Bolton, but he paid particular attention to chimneys and the men who worked on them. He began his working life as a joiner, before becoming a steeplejack. From age 22, he served for two years in the armed forces, as part of his national service. Once demobilised, he returned to steeplejacking but met with limited success until he was asked to repair Bolton's parish church. The resulting publicity provided a welcome boost to his business, ensuring he was almost never out of work.
Fred.Dibnahs.World.of.Steam.Steel.and.Stone.(12.episodes)
Fred Dibnah traces the development of industrialisation in Britain.
Celebration of the many sides of Fred Dibnah - engineer, steeplejack, artist, craftsman, steam enthusiast and inventor.
The Industrial Landscape
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 1 of 12
Fred explores the industrial world of 1940's and 1950's.
In this programme he looks back at some of the sites he visited over eight years, plus there is comment from friends, family, experts and academics.
Backstreet Mechanic
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 2 of 12
The late Lancastrian steeplejack Fred Dibnah traces the development of industrialisation in Britain. Dibnah described himself as a backstreet mechanic and believed he was awarded his MBE and honorary doctorates for this reason. His garden was all assembled from scrap and the cast offs from old mills and factories, but it was probably the finest working example of a steam-powered engineering workshop in the country.
The mechanical and engineering skills he demonstrated in his garden combined with his ability to explain how things worked opened up the world of engineering history to a wide audience.
The Machines That Changed the World
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 3 of 12
Fred Dibnah traces the development of industrialisation in Britain. The Industrial Revolution was a time when Britain led the world. It was one of the most important periods in our history, but it has never really had the attention it deserves. Fred's passion and enthusiasm for the machines of the past helped raise public awareness about the way they worked and their importance in history.
Men of Steel
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 4 of 12
Fred's heroes were the great engineers of the Victorian age. In this programme, we show Fred's great interest in their work and his belief in the values of hard work and enterprise that drove them on and led us to a greater appreciation of their significance and achievements.
The Victorian Gentleman
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 5 of 12
Fred Dibnah was, by his own admission, a man born out of his time. His era should have been the 19th century. It is the age he admired and the time he would have liked to have lived and worked. This shows how Fred's love for the Victorian age led us to a greater appreciation and understanding of the engineering, architectural and decorative skills of the age.
Preserving Our Past
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 6 of 12
Combining unseen footage with highlights from his programmes over the years, this series looks at the many sides of Fred Dibnah - engineer, steeplejack, artist, craftsman, steam enthusiast and inventor - and celebrates his contribution to our knowledge and appreciation of Britain's architectural, industrial and engineering heritage.
Fred is often associated with the iconic footage of the demolition of Britain's old industrial chimneys, but in truth this was the job he liked the least. What he really liked was restoring engines and chimneys, and one of his greatest triumphs was his steam traction engine, lovingly restored over 27 years and two marriages.
All Steamed Up
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 7 of 12
Series which looks at the many sides of Fred Dibnah - engineer, steeplejack, artist, craftsman, steam enthusiast and inventor - and celebrates his contribution to our knowledge and appreciation of Britain's architectural, industrial and engineering heritage. From a very young age, Fred had a passion for steam-powered engines and machinery and he spent a large part of his life studying their construction and history.
Riches beneath the Earth
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 8 of 12
Series examining the many sides of Fred Dibnah - engineer, steeplejack, artist, craftsman, steam enthusiast and inventor - and celebrating his contribution to our knowledge and appreciation of Britain's architectural, industrial and engineering heritage. Fred's fascination with mining led him not just to dig his own coal mine in his back garden but was also used to make viewers aware of the skills of miners and engineers, and the dangers and hardships faced by miners throughout history.
Changing the Landscape
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 9 of 12
As Fred was growing up in Bolton, his house was surrounded by canals, railway lines, bridges and tunnels and he was always fascinated by the skills of the men who built them. The passion and enthusiasm he showed for great engineering projects throughout the ages, has helped to appreciate more fully the way in which so much of our landscape has been influenced by human activity.
Great British Builders
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 10 of 12
Fred, who served his apprenticeship as a joiner, shows a great appreciation for the skills of the men who built Britain's great castles, palaces and country houses, and offers real insights into the building techniques of the past. In this episode, we see Fred giving a number of demonstrations, including the hilarious falling down arch.
asters of Their Trade
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 11 of 12
Series which looks at the many sides of Fred Dibnah - engineer, steeplejack, artist, craftsman, steam enthusiast and inventor - and celebrates his contribution to our knowledge of Britain's architectural, industrial and engineering heritage. This edition focuses on his appreciation for the skills of craftsmen and women of the past.
A Good Day's Work
Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone Episode 12 of 12
Documentary series about the Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah and his love for Britain's industrial heritage. In this last programme in the series, Fred pays tribute to the hard-grafting workers without whom nothing would have been possible. To illustrate his point, Fred visits Warwick Castle, Workington Steel Works, Kilhope Lead Mining Museum, Ely Cathedral and Culzean Castle.
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