Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone

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Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone: Episode 6: Preserving Our Past

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Episode 6: Preserving Our Past

Preserving Our Past

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Looking at one of Fred Dibnah's favourite activities - restoring engines and chimneys.

Exploring the life of Fred Dibnah. Fred was often associated with demolition, but his real passion was the preservation and restoration of Britain's past.

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.

Fred also had a great appreciation for the scores of volunteers and workers up and down the country who dedicate their lives to preserving our past.

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Celebration of the many sides of Fred Dibnah

Celebration of the many sides of Fred Dibnah - engineer, steeplejack, artist, craftsman, steam enthusiast and inventor.

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