A charming work dedicated to the memory of ‘Our Fred’ from Paul Donoghue, who filmed Fred for many years. With many untold stories inside and the whole being presented in a very warm and intimate style, the reader feels as though he or she is really sharing the experiences, along with Sheila Dibnah, TV producer David Hall and friends like Neil Carney and Alf Molyneaux. There is laughter – and moments of resounding, intimate sadness. Sheila describes ‘the worst day of our lives’ – the day Fred was told his cancer had returned. ‘What are you going to do?’ said Sheila. ‘I’m going to finish me engine off, cock,’ he firmly replied. The whole book is interspersed with lovely illustrations and includes a bonus audio CD that records some of Fred’s stories from his sell-out live one-man shows.
Includes Free 70 minute Compact Disk
Over 150 previously unreleased photographs
Artwork throughout with stunning illustrations by International Artist Brian Smith
4 Articles written by Fred himself before his untimely death
6 Articles written by Fred’s Widow Sheila Dibnah
Plus stories from friends and workmates who have put there feelings into words
Alf Molyneux Paul Donoghue Neil Carney David Hall Ian Thompson
Chapters include:
- The Story of Mr Smith
- They came from the BBC
- Life of a Steeplejack
- Fred visits The Great Dorset Steam Fair
- The Steam Rally scene
- Always in the Papers
- A Date with Her Majesty
- The Final Journey
- The Widows Tale
Details
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Aardvark Global Publishing Company (14 Jul 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1599719630
ISBN-13: 9781599719634
Product Dimensions: 29.4 x 21.2 x 1.4 cm
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