The widow of TV figure and English steeplejack Fred Dibnah was left devastated after discovering she was excluded from his will, which was reportedly changed just 14 days before his death. Sheila ...

Fred Dibnah traces the development of steam power in Great Britain as it expanded over the course of a number of decades and revolutionised power generation, road transport and shipping. Fred Dibnah ...

A memorial to TV star Fred Dibnah will be fixed in the next few weeks after being damaged eight months ago, a council has confirmed. The stone tribute to the famous steeplejack on Churchgate in Bolton ...

It's a living and working piece of history - the unique home of celebrity steeplejack Fred Dibnah - but its days are numbered. Flat-capped Fred, famed for his love of the golden age of steam, died in ...

IT WAS six years ago today that one of Bolton’s best loved sons died — but steeplejack Fred Dibnah left behind a legacy which continues to inspire. The celebrity steeplejack’s passion for Britain’s ...

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A commemorative stone to honour Bolton legend Fred Dibnah has been replaced. The tile, in Bolton town centre, was reported as cracked and damaged in January and was left in its sorry state for months.

Probing the roots of Britain's rich industrial heritage, Fred Dibnah digs deep into the archives to present this highly-informative series. Beginning with a look at the early use of wind and water ...

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Fancy a chance to own and live in the home of celebrity steeplejack Fred Dibnah? It'll cost you just £10. For the TV presenter's Grade II-listed former home is up for sale - through a 'spot-the-ball' ...

TV steeplejack Fred Dibnah has died of cancer at the age of 66, his family confirmed today. The Bolton-born presenter had been battling cancer of the bladder for three years. He was taken ill in ...