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Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone

Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone

2006 1 Seasons 12 Episodes ⭐ 6.0 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Industrial Landscape

Fred explores the industrial world of 1940's and 1950's. In this programme he looks back at some of the sites he visite

EP 2

Back Street Mechanic

The late Lancastrian steeplejack Fred Dibnah traces the development of industrialisation in Britain. Dibnah described hi

EP 3

The Machines That Changed the World

Fred Dibnah traces the development of industrialisation in Britain. The Industrial Revolution was a time when Britain le

EP 4

Men of Iron

Fred's heroes were the great engineers of the Victorian age. In this programme, we show Fred's great interest in their w

EP 5

The Victorian Gentleman

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

EP 6

Preserving Our Past

Fred is often associated with the iconic footage of the demolition of Britain's old industrial chimneys, but in truth th

EP 7

All Steamed Up

From a very young age, Fred had a passion for steam-powered engines and machinery and he spent a large part of his life

EP 8

Riches Beneath the Earth

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 vi

EP 9

Changing the Landscape

Celebrating Dibnah's contribution to our appreciation of Britain's industrial heritage. A look at his fascination with t

EP 10

Great British Builders

Fred, who served his apprenticeship as a joiner, shows a great appreciation for the skills of the men who built Britain'

EP 11

Masters of their Trade

This edition focuses on his appreciation for the skills of craftsmen and women of the past.

EP 12

A Good Day's Work

In this last programme in the series, Fred pays tribute to the hard-grafting workers without whom nothing would have bee

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Fred Dibnah

Fred Dibnah

Self - Presenter