I’m an American. Never seen or heard anything about this Fred the steeplejack . I didn’t even know what steeplejack was! Now, even though the show is old and Fred has gone to the huge steam engine in the sky, I’m a fan!!. I guess this was aired back when Benny Hill was on the television. I really like and appreciate the Man, his character, the show and his work. Quite a unique Bloak, indeed. R.I.P Fred.
This is the first time I’ve ever seen Fred, I’m about 5 mins into the program and I’m already extremely fond of the man. He’s clearly a very easy man to like.
I'm a American and both my parents were from England and my father was a stone mason and brick mason so Fred reminds me of my father, hard worker and had a lot of great stories about the second World War and his travels, we had are ups and downs in life but he definitely had that old English spirit of never give up just keep going and work hard and things will work out in the end, I lost Dad last year and miss him dearly he was 89 and still had his mind together thank God. I miss his stories and just talking to him he was great. Thanks for having these videos it brings back great memories for me. Times have definitely changed from that generation hard worker's that just kept going know matter what came a long in life God Bless Them
As well as a truly skilled mechanic,engineer,draughtsman,craftsman, and smoking beer drinker, he was such a natural entertaining British character, not eccentric, just embodied a British spirit that has been lost.
Also an American that just discovered this Fred the Steeplejack. Makes me actually appreciate industrialism and the old english spirit. Most of these distinct people, values and charm have been lost in modernism and globalization. but hey at least it’s given me the chance to discover this guy ;)
I had the pleasure, indeed the privilege of being able to visit his place in Bolton once, although it was after he had passed. My girlfriend and I were en route from Holyhead to Farnborough by road some years back (2009 if I remember correctly) with time in hand. We had both been fans and regular viewers for many years so we made a detour to Bolton with the idea of having a look at where he lived. When we got there, we parked up and had a walk up and down outside. The gate was open and a chap inside brought us down the driveway for a look at what was left of his workshops. There was a lot of stuff already gone by then but, strange as it may seem, it was quite a special feeling to be stood there, right where he had been filmed working on his various projects.
What a legend. I’m 34 and tbh I’m quite an old soul and am quite old school in my engineering ways and I’m sure the Poor bugger wud be heart broken if he saw the skills that are pretty well lost in Britain nowadays
I’m an American. Never seen or heard anything about this Fred the steeplejack . I didn’t even know what steeplejack was! Now, even though the show is old and Fred has gone to the huge steam engine in the sky, I’m a fan!!. I guess this was aired back when Benny Hill was on the television. I really like and appreciate the Man, his character, the show and his work. Quite a unique Bloak, indeed. R.I.P Fred.
That heap of scrap of an engine bought in 1979 for £2,000 was sold in 2010 for £240,000. Quality stuff Fred.
Our Fred will be drinking and smoking with Isambard kingdom Brunel looking down and thinking what's f king happened to England.
Back when British men had confidence, swagger, humility and pride in their work.
I always come back to Fred when you are sick of all the modern day nonsense.😁
This is the first time I’ve ever seen Fred, I’m about 5 mins into the program and I’m already extremely fond of the man. He’s clearly a very easy man to like.
Love Fred , A true British craftsman. BBC America needs to have a Fred marathon . Cheers from the USA
I'm a American and both my parents were from England and my father was a stone mason and brick mason so Fred reminds me of my father, hard worker and had a lot of great stories about the second World War and his travels, we had are ups and downs in life but he definitely had that old English spirit of never give up just keep going and work hard and things will work out in the end, I lost Dad last year and miss him dearly he was 89 and still had his mind together thank God. I miss his stories and just talking to him he was great. Thanks for having these videos it brings back great memories for me. Times have definitely changed from that generation hard worker's that just kept going know matter what came a long in life God Bless Them
A man who honoured both British eccentricity and British heritage. My number one hero, the likes of Fred we'll never see again.
Imagine todays health & safety....they would drop dead just looking at him 😂
As well as a truly skilled mechanic,engineer,draughtsman,craftsman, and smoking beer drinker, he was such a natural entertaining British character, not eccentric, just embodied a British spirit that has been lost.
I lived in Bolton and finally met him in the early 70's.
Also an American that just discovered this Fred the Steeplejack. Makes me actually appreciate industrialism and the old english spirit. Most of these distinct people, values and charm have been lost in modernism and globalization. but hey at least it’s given me the chance to discover this guy ;)
What a legend Fred was ! No-one has ever come close to being such an icon .
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Im obsessed with this dude now. Incredible guy. As a 32YO mechanic guy is my Idol. RIP Fred hope your having a pint with the big guy.
I had the pleasure, indeed the privilege of being able to visit his place in Bolton once, although it was after he had passed. My girlfriend and I were en route from Holyhead to Farnborough by road some years back (2009 if I remember correctly) with time in hand. We had both been fans and regular viewers for many years so we made a detour to Bolton with the idea of having a look at where he lived. When we got there, we parked up and had a walk up and down outside. The gate was open and a chap inside brought us down the driveway for a look at what was left of his workshops. There was a lot of stuff already gone by then but, strange as it may seem, it was quite a special feeling to be stood there, right where he had been filmed working on his various projects.
Top man, I could listen to him forever., without loosing intrest.
What a legend. I’m 34 and tbh I’m quite an old soul and am quite old school in my engineering ways and I’m sure the Poor bugger wud be heart broken if he saw the skills that are pretty well lost in Britain nowadays
Great man, very true words applicable even more today....we miss you Fred.