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Fred Dibnah
Actor
Born April 29, 1938Died November 6, 2004 (66 years)
Frederick Travis Dibnah, MBE was an English steeplejack and television personality, with a keen interest in mechanical engineering, who described himself as a "backstreet mechanic".
When Dibnah was born, Britain 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.
When Dibnah was born, Britain 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.
Filmography
| 2008 | Fred Dibnah's Railway Collection (TV Series) · as Presenter |
| 2005 | Fred Dibnah's Made in Britain (TV Series) · as Presenter |
| 2000 | Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments (TV Series) |