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Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone

Episode 8: Riches beneath the Earth

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

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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. Show less

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