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Profile Bio: Who is Fred Dibnah?

Frederick "Fred" Dibnah MBE (28 April 1938 – 6 November 2004), born in Bolton, was an English steeplejack and eccentric with a keen interest in mechanical engineering who became a cult television personality. Dibnah was born in a country which then relied heavily upon coal to fuel its industry. As a child he was fascinated by the steam engines which powered the many textile mills in Bolton, but he paid particular attention to chimneys and the men who worked on them. He began his working life as a joiner, before becoming a steeplejack. From age 22, he served for two years in the armed forces, as part of his national service. Once demobilised, he returned to steeplejacking but met with limited success until he was asked to repair Bolton's parish church. The resulting publicity provided a welcome boost to his business, ensuring he was almost never out of work. In 1978, while making repairs to Bolton Town Hall, Dibnah was filmed by a regional BBC news crew. The BBC then commissioned an award-winning documentary, which followed the rough-hewn steeplejack as he worked on chimneys, interacted with his family and talked about his favourite hobby—steam. His Lancastrian manner and gentle, self-taught philosophical outlook, proved popular with viewers and he featured in a number of television programmes. Toward the end of his life, the decline of Britain's industry was mirrored by a decline in his steeplejacking business and Dibnah increasingly came to rely on after-dinner speaking for his income. In 1998, he presented a programme on Britain's industrial history and went on to present a number of series, largely concerned with theIndustrial Revolution and its mechanical and architectural legacy. He died from cancer in November 2004, aged 66. He is survived by his five children from three marriages.

  • When is Fred Dibnah birthday?

    Fred Dibnah was born on April 29, 1938.

  • How old is Fred Dibnah?

    Fred Dibnah is currently 86 years old.

  • How tall is Fred Dibnah?

    Fred Dibnah Height: Currently Not Available

  • What Zodiac sign is Fred Dibnah?

    Fred Dibnah zodiac sign is Taurus.

  • Where is Fred Dibnah from?

    Fred Dibnah was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England.

  • What is Fred Dibnah nationality?

    Fred Dibnah is originally from England.

Interesting Trivia: Did you know?

He was awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's New Year's Eve Honours List for his services to Heritage and Broadcasting. He was awarded two honorary doctorates: a Doctor of Technology in 2000 from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, and a Doctor of the University in 2004 from Birmingham University. Children (with Alison): Jane (born 1968), Lorna and Caroline.

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