Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone

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Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone: Episode 8: Riches beneath the Earth

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Episode 8: Riches beneath the Earth

Riches beneath the Earth

BBC Two - Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone, Riches beneath the Earth

A look at Fred's fascination with mining, which led him to dig his own coal mine.

Celebrating Dibnah's contribution to our appreciation of Britain's architectural, industrial and engineering heritage. This edition looks at mining.

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.

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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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