THE FRED DIBNAH COLLECTION<5 DVD GIFT TIN SET

Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone.

A celebration of the many sides of Fred Dibnah - engineer, steeplejack, artist, craftsman, steam enthusiast and inventor. Filmed over seven years, Fred Dibnah's Steam, Steel & Stone is a fascinating series which looks at the many sides of Fred and celebrates his contribution to our knowledge and appreciation of Britain's architectual, industrial and engineering heritage. This series includes interviews with Fred's family and friends, as well as figures from the world of industrial heritage.

THE INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE Introducing the industrial world of Bolton in the 40’s and 50’s where Fred grew up. This programme reflects his passion for the time when Great Britain ruled the industrial world.

BACK STREET MECHANIC The mechanical and engineering skills Fred demonstrated in his garden combined with his ability to explain how things worked opened up the world of engineering history to a wide audience.

THE MACHINES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD We see how Fred’s passion and enthusiasm for the machines of the past helped raise public wareness about the way they worked and their importance in history.

MEN OF IRON Fred’s heroes were the great engineers of the Victorian Age. In this programme we see Fred’s great interest in their work and his belief in the values of hard work and enterprise that drove them on.

THE VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN We see how Fred’s love for the Victorian Age led us to a greater appreciation and understanding of the skills of the age.

PRESERVING OUR PAST We see how Fred’s passion for preserving our past helped to keep the importance of conservation in the public eye. ALL STEAMED UP From a very young age, Fred had a passion for steam-powered engines and machinery and he spent a large part of his life studying their construction and history.

RICHES BENEATH THE EARTH Fred tells of his lifelong fascination with mining which he hopes will make viewers more aware of the skills of miners and mining engineers.

CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE As Fred was growing up in Bolton his house was surrounded by canals, railway lines, bridges and tunnels and he was always fascinated by the skills of the men who built them.

GREAT BRITISH BUILDERS In this programme, we see Fred giving us a number of demonstrations including the hilarious falling down arch.

DVD Info

5 DVD Gift Tin Set
Region: 0
Running Time: 360 mins