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Thanks all.
Can you tell me what became of all the items that were on Freds back garden , eg, his land rover and the steam engine ?
Best REGARDS
Alan Handby
Hi Alan,
I’m unsure of the exact details but I do remember Leon saying that the Land rover was “long gone” (they are currently looking to get a new one and repaint it).
As for the steam engines,they where removed to safe keeping after a spate of theft from Fred’s house. The day was documented and released as part of ‘Memories of a Steeplejack’, I managed to get a copy of the DVD a couple of days ago but I’ve not had a chance to watch it. I’ll post back with more into when I do.
By the term “Long Gone” do you mean been scrapped or just in a poor state? It would be a shame for this old girl to go, and I would be happy to talk to you about restoring it.
Regards
I do not know what Leon exactly meant by “Long gone”, perhaps he can explain here?
The last I heard of the lany was that it was taken away with Betsy after the series of break-ins at Fred old house. One of the films in the “Memories of a Steeplejack” magazine shows it being towed away, but we are not told exactly where.
Hi There,
Thanks for the reply. If you ever find out where it is, I will be happy to take it on as a project to restore it (sadly will take time but I am happy to do it). It will remain your vehicle though as I will not (unless I can) be buying it.
Regards
Andrew Bootles
Since we’re running out of space here, I’ve just posted in the forum about your question.
its wonderful that fred has a web site in is honour. its a loss to us all who were fans of the man & i wish we still had him with us. i wish leon & jan all the luck with getting permission for the heritage centre, very best wishes for the future, regards nick.p
Hello
As the original ‘Fred Dibnah – Steeplejack’ documentary (& subsequent early docs. when he was the subject rather than the presenter) are sadly unavailable on DVD.I wondered if you would be able to copy these early docs. onto a disc or two for me?;I will pay anything reasonable to acquire these gems!
thanks
John
Hi John, unfortunately you are getting into legally rocky ground but if you post your email address perhaps someone maybe able to assist, otherwise do as I did and keep an eye on eBay and you maybe able to pick up a VHS copy.
Hi, I was looking through your website and could’nt see the next opening date. Me and my father have great interest in Fred Dibnah and would love to come on the tour, so if you could let me know an estimated time. Thanks Adam
Hi Adam, while there was word of further open evenings due in January, I think they were dependant on the successful outcome of the council planning permission which took place yesterday. Helpfully there will be news shortly.
Hi, I am looking to treat my husband for his birthday he is a massive Fred Dibnah fan… Any ideas when you will be doing a tour?
Many thanks
Melanie
Hi its my father in laws birthday at the end of January and i’m sure he would love to visit freds house as he was/is a massive fan. Can you advise you the planning meeting went and if there and any proposed dates for the tour and also how I would go about gettign him tickets as I’m sure it would make an young man in his late seventies very happy!!!
Hi I’ve posted previous and am so happy that the planning permission has now been granted but as yet I have still has np reponse to if any tours will be happning peior to the opening of the heritage centre? As mentioned previously my father in law was a huge fan and belive me from the 4 sheds he has in his back garden I’m sure a bit of a copy cat lol. Its his birthday at the end of this month and I know it would be reall special for him to go on one of these tours so please can you advise if they will be takign place or when the tickets for the heitage centre will be avaliable to purchase?
how can i book my father in law on to the house tour, who do i need to contact
Mrs Winfield
Hi Melanie, Emily Taylor & Mrs Winfield, thanks for your message(s).
I’m afraid Leon, the current owner of Fred’s former home, has not given any further indication when then next (first official?) house tour will take place. You could send him and email freddibnahtours@live.com expressing your interest and see if he can give any more details.
Please let us know how you get on.
(ps. meanwhile you can help the Heritage Centre by visiting their eBay site)
Hi,
We wrote and filmed a song for Fred, called A song for Fred…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etna1lEnsYo
We would love it if you could allow it to be viewed on your site.
Regards,
Andy and Steve.
Andy and Steve: posted with pleasure to the music page. Great song!