Fred: The Definitive Biography
The official biography of a national treasure (Hardback).
“Fred Dibnah’s World” celebrates the life and work of Britain’s best known steeplejack and national treasure, Fred Dibnhah. Before his death in 2004, Fred presented many popular series, including “Magnificent Monuments”, “The Age of Steam” and “Made in Britain”, all of which attracted viewers in their millions.
“Fred” is the companion to the 12-part “BBC2″ series celebrating the life of this great man, which combines highlights from some of Dibnah’s classic programmes with previously unseen footage. The book can of course go much further than the series, including an extraordinarily account of Fred’s childhood which evokes a lost England and our great industrial heritage.
Fred’s passion for the glories of the Victorian age and his fascination with the landscape he grew up in, plus his admiration for the craftsmen and labourers who made it all possible, captivate us on every page. Fred is the personification of everything that made England great in the first place. And this is a glorious tribute to a man whom millions came to love.
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Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Bantam Press (2 Sep 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0593056647
ISBN-13: 9780593056646
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 3.6 cm
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I have just finished reading Fred’s biography and it has left me with a large void inside. From the moment I picked up the book I felt compelled to read on, it was the fastest book I have ever read. I have now loned it out to a friend and like me, he cant put it down. I went to see Fred in one of his talks at a church in St Annes, Blackpool a few years ago. I caught sight of him once at a steam rally. What a rich (not money) and interesting man, a mans man. The world for sure is poorer for Fred not being here. Born too late, Fred would have been even more famous if as he should have been, born in the Victorian era. Though some might argue, he was not of this time. I feel strongly that many of his views are needed today, along with a true grit determination. Which may have caused concerns for some, would nevertheless be a beacon to some of the youth of today. God bless you Fred