The man literally drove a steam tractor around the countryside to a restaurant. He was covered in god knows what by the time he arrived. Priceless!! Words cannot describe how much respect I have for the way this MAN lived his life.
Fred having a pint then driving a steam roller through the English countryside during a thunderstorm. Can’t get more British than that, should put that image on a £20 note.
Fred was great with those kids, stopped eating his lunch and gave thoughtful answers to questions he has probably been asked a million times! True Gent! Englands grandad!
Its really sad reading though the Comment's how Fred's wife ..Alison.. Doesn't get the recognition that she deserves. She comes across as such a loving Mother and Wife.
Dam, the man took and built a steam engine, for vacation he stays within 20 miles from his house, but made a journey out of it, visiting friends he made along the way, booze cruise and family time. Just awesome.
I always judge a man by how they treat children and animals. The way Fred took the time to talk to those children and never spoke down to them was wonderful.
What an absolute national treasure fred was, love that Bolton accent, humour and wit , its sad when you discover a character like fred when they are sadly no longer here to appreciate their new acquired fanbase ,and I'm definitely a fan love this gentleman may he rest in peace God bless him !!!
I’m from the US, but I can tell you this guy would be a legend out here as well. What a character and incredible work ethic and attitude I can see why he was liked by so many.
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I was lucky enough to grow up across the road from Fred , it was our house he visited in this episode , seems so long ago now
The man literally drove a steam tractor around the countryside to a restaurant. He was covered in god knows what by the time he arrived. Priceless!! Words cannot describe how much respect I have for the way this MAN lived his life.
Back when the BBC made low budget but absolutely enthralling TV programs. Fred Dibnah is a true legend.
Fred having a pint then driving a steam roller through the English countryside during a thunderstorm. Can’t get more British than that, should put that image on a £20 note.
I have found my self absolutely captivated by this documentary series.
Of course Fred and his Family are amazing but I just want to give credit to the filming, the camera work and editing is amazing for the day.
Fred was great with those kids, stopped eating his lunch and gave thoughtful answers to questions he has probably been asked a million times! True Gent! Englands grandad!
Imagine knocking on someones door now and asking to use the toilet. You'd end up on crimewatch. What's happened to us?
Men like fred built this country. R.i.p Proper northern bloke.
>Not a cell phone in sight, just men living in the moment.
Its really sad reading though the Comment's how Fred's wife ..Alison.. Doesn't get the recognition that she deserves. She comes across as such a loving Mother and Wife.
Dam, the man took and built a steam engine, for vacation he stays within 20 miles from his house, but made a journey out of it, visiting friends he made along the way, booze cruise and family time. Just awesome.
Those two boys were fascinated by Fred and his steam
" He looks like a nice man there, he's got his own flagpole. Might have his own toilet..."
Welcome to reality TV in 1982 ... how i wish it was still like this
I always judge a man by how they treat children and animals. The way Fred took the time to talk to those children and never spoke down to them was wonderful.
What an absolute national treasure fred was, love that Bolton accent, humour and wit , its sad when you discover a character like fred when they are sadly no longer here to appreciate their new acquired fanbase ,and I'm definitely a fan love this gentleman may he rest in peace God bless him !!!
Charismatic man.
I’m from the US, but I can tell you this guy would be a legend out here as well. What a character and incredible work ethic and attitude I can see why he was liked by so many.
"Yer can't have a forge in yer back garden and live in a hundred thousand pound house"