DAFT MONKEY - THE HOUSE OF FRED DIBNAH

*Here It Is People " Daft Monkey - The House Of Fred Dibnah"
*On This Week's Explore We Had The Honour & Privilege To Tour The House Of One Of Britians Best Loved National Treasures...Fred Dibnah!
And May I Also Add That Today Would Have Been His 81st Birthday!!!
*Like Many Of Us I Have Watched Him On The T.V Over The Years And Have Been Captivated By His Show's. When I Took On This Project I Knew I Had To Throw Myself Into It 100% And Do Some Serious Reseach.
*I Always Knew Fred Was A Nice Bloke But Having Delved Deep Into The World Of Fred & I Can Honestly Say I Have Nothing But Respect & Admiration For Who He Was And What He Stood For.
*The Editing Process Became An Obsession, Trawling Through Hours And Hours Of Video Footage To Try And Make This Explore Transend The Nostalgic Feeling I Got Whilst Fliming This Vid.
*DON'T FORGET TO CLICK THE HD BUTTON (SETTINGS) FOR THAT CRISP VIEWING!

[@MrCapri78]

Well done, that was a nice tribute to Fred. Very sensitively handled.

[@daftmonkey7296]

peter norman cheers peter for the kind comment, I’m glad you enjoyed it mate

[@mattlawton4715]

@@daftmonkey7296 great video big big respect to you please please keep doing what you doing just great I really love the way you have his voice and the flash back moments of his lifetime. You captured him very well big respect.

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@mattlawton4715 thank you so much Matt, that really does mean a lot. Thanks for taking the time Out to watch the video! Much appreciated mate. Take care 👍🏼🐒

[@davidmarsalis1522]

Absolutely. He was truly an amazing Engineer.

[@Sol-Cutta]

Too late for me to own the dibnahs. Lol

[@tyronekhan848]

His house and business should be made into national heritage as he was and still is a national treasure.

[@thewilderfanclub7896]

One of my heroes. A working class genius. RIP Fred.

[@tiarnan76]

Hate the term "working class"

[@thewilderfanclub7896]

@@tiarnan76 Why. You should be proud .

[@riderzinc]

Fred Dibnah fan is also a Deontay Wilder fan, Weird

[@thewilderfanclub7896]

@@riderzinc why

[@riderzinc]

@@thewilderfanclub7896 Fred likes knocking things down slowly, Deontay uses Dynamite

[@mlgs26]

An absolute genius of a man who needed more hours in a day for all his projects

[@Dave_Stafford]

I think you nailed it..."The David Attenborough of Engineering". He was gifted, could understand the complexities of it all but could explain it to anyone. Thanks for uploading.

[@daftmonkey7296]

100% mate, I wish he was still around. Thanks so much for watching David, take care mate 👍🏼

[@WidowUK]

I’m not in awe I’m in shock to see how much machinery is missing from the workshop area’s. Steam boiler gone steam engine missing that ran the workshop machinery even the pit head is gone as it was finished and working just before he became ill it was his last major mission he completed. I just can’t believe how much stuff is missing and we was to believe it was going to be a museum but it looks like it’s been robbed out side. Fred was and alway will be my engineering hero he’s the worlds greatest lost to history and modern times as they merged. Good video well handled just hart breaking for some of us to see a man lifetime pulled apart it’s something no one gets to see once you past on the pearly gates of heaven

[@edwardschmitt5710]

Yes it is a pity. Just as the chimneys were all torn down, but don't forget weather and expense of keeping things up, they all take their toll. I'm sure the steamroller has a new owner that appreciates it. Preservation is important. Fred is living on and on, and of all things You Tube is preserving his legacy. I've just "discovered" the man himself.

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

@@edwardschmitt5710 the steam Roller 'Alison' has a new home and attends many steam fairs around the country. He named it after his wife as she wasn't a fan of steam engines or so I'm lead to believe ☺

[@keycommander971]

@@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer the roller was renamed Betsy after his Mam. He ended up having three wife’s in total and his other engine he never named when he finished it just before the cancer took him away from us.

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

@@keycommander971 I'm aware of him having 3 wives. My father knew him personally. I used visit the roller a lot but unfortunately due to covid there have not been and steam rallies or vintage events

[@casper1240]

I know m8 i gave them £100 to sposor a cobblestone got the brass Plaque in my shop may as well sell it

[@jamespalmer9396]

Me and my mate Jack managed to save Fred's headgear . . It's now at the Lancashire mining museum in Astley:)

[@daftmonkey7296]

James Palmer you need a knighthood mate! Thanks for preserving the history and his memory!!

[@jamespalmer9396]

@@daftmonkey7296 Do I eck! I'm a lifelong Fred Fan . He should have been the one who received the knighthood :(

[@daftmonkey7296]

James Palmer you both do, his legacy is just as important as him & people like you have kept his memory alive. Our industrial heritage is something that is fading away, but with his old headgear on show in Astley and the fact that it has been preserved, this can now he admired by a younger generation that will hopefully taken an interest into an era that is no longer.

[@jamespalmer9396]

@@daftmonkey7296 Sad thing is though Young folk have no interest in owt " from the olden days" Shame really :( Another good spot to visit is Leigh spinners Mill Highlight of my year rescuing Fred's headgear though from going to Cumbria! Don't think he'd be too keen it leaving Lancashire:(

[@alloneword7427]

@@jamespalmer9396 I've just had a read about that on the LMM website lancashireminingmuseum.org/fred-dibnahs-headgear-coming-to-the-lancashire-mining-museum/ Good work James. Was good to hear Mr Palmer understanding the importance of it being in the museum. I've managed to find a few pics online of his headgear up in the grounds of the museum. Good to see it up.

[@1066gaz]

House should be owned by the national trust.

[@daftmonkey7296]

1066gaz 💯

[@freesaxon6835]

Agreed

[@emmag2439]

I agree, certainly should be preserved as a listed building

[@__1t__1__r3]

@Patrick Ancona what happend ?

[@Andyb2379]

Oh definitely a National treasure

[@Colinking2127]

I still feel sad at the lose of a man who so many loved and admired. R.I.P Fred.

[@mikeflynn4373]

Amazing...agree with earlier comment...it should be a National Trust House.

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

No good now cos everything has gone it should have been all preserved

[@garethjames1300]

Yes but the national trust not interested in a working class heroes house at all my good chap

[@garyb5560]

Fred is a National hero of England.. I salute you sir!!

[@stevenbiars4817]

This was hauntingly good, a real tribute to Fred. Well done.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Steven, I’m really glad that you enjoyed it. I’m planning another video in the summer on Fred. Thanks once again mate and take care 👍🏼

[@tommyseers8662]

What a man I new him and his sons jack and Roger I used to go to his house all the time as a kid help him get steam up in the yard went to a few shows with him I remember when he starting the mine shafted in his garden he was a mega dude one in a million

[@daftmonkey7296]

Tommy Seers wow you have memories we could only have dreamt of mate. Thanks for sharing it wit us tommy! And thanks for watching the vid mate 👍🏼

[@nw8000]

You are so lucky man!

[@casper1240]

Met Freds lads at Riverside Steam Rally by me . with Betsy and the Landie shame what happened to Fred's estate

[@nw8000]

@@casper1240 I would love to go to that when is it on again??

[@casper1240]

@@nw8000 They've stopped doing them now .dont know if they#ll start them up again .shame was a good day out seeing all the Steam men

[@knucklebutty]

People like Fred,are a rare commodity these days.

[@stevesindustrialadventures799]

Amazing.... Thank you!. This is why I love KZbin. It's good to see people still remember Fred. I live in the south and when I speak about him he seems to be sadly forgotten . If you live in the south please like this comment so I know we have not and will not forget!

[@paulmorgan1592]

I recently discovered Fred’s series on the BBC Archive page on Facebook and loved it! I was very disappointed to hear the heritage centre in Bolton is no longer. It’s a place I would have loved to visit. Fred seemed like an extremely interesting character, a grafter and a really nice guy! What a legend. RIP Fred

[@daftmonkey7296]

Paul Morgan I couldn’t agree with you more Paul. Sad the place is no longer and what a character he was. They broke the mould when they made him that’s for sure. Thanks for taking the time out to watch the video I really do appreciate it 🐒 🔧 🔨

[@paulmorgan1592]

Daft Monkey. I totally agree mate. Thanks for posting the video. Very enjoyable viewing! 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@paulmorgan1592 no problem Paul, I’m just glad people get enjoyment out of the vids. Cheers mate 👍🏼

[@serge.crispino418]

Brilliant - I am equally humbled to have peered into this man's life.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Serge. Crispino glad you enjoyed it mate! 👍🏼

[@gersonpinto8905]

I always noticed Fred always took his hat of when he walked into a church His actions showed his respect for GOD What a bloke !!!

[@jonnyfrench19]

@ Gerson Pinto. One of Fred's friends was a priest.

[@MartinZero]

Great video mate. Nice privileged insight you got there. A hero for a lot of us, Fred 👍🏼

[@daftmonkey7296]

Cheer Martin, Yes what a privilege it was. It will life long in the memory thats for sure.

[@leeallen8840]

What’s sad is that now he has gone, after providing us with all that entertainment, he is virtually forgotten. Lovely to see this. Well done on presenting a very respectful video.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Lee Allen it’s an absolute shame isn’t it Lee, and thanks so much for the kind words. I’m planning on doing a documentary about him next year, so stay tuned 👍🏼

[@tonymontana897]

He's definitely not forgotten. His spirit will live on mate !

[@davecooke914]

Thank you so much filming Fred dibnah house I was fan of his he was great man really enjoyed the video

[@daftmonkey7296]

Dave Cooke no problem Dave! I’m glad you enjoyed it mate

[@nigelcarren]

Very respectfully done mate. I had no idea the big engine's and all the machines had gone, but hopefully they live on somewhere. I can't help feeling that English heritage dropped the ball here though, because whilst I didn't know Fred, we ALL knew what HE stood for, and this property should have been a temple to the working-man in the 21st century, teaching future generations a little bit of history and of course the ongoing importance of hand-skills, and the pleasure that can be gained by freeing a bolt that was last tightened 100 years ago, or setting your first hot-rivet, planishing a sheet of steel, bending a bar over your knee... only then will appreciate that a sandwich eaten in haste with filthy-nails won from honest toil will be the tastiest sandwich you had ever eaten, and perhaps the first one you had earned! BRAVO (By the way, I started to hear Elgar as I was typing then... that is why I stopped). 😂

[@daftmonkey7296]

nigelcarren thanks so much for the wonderful comment! And yeah I couldn’t agree more with you. We have definitely dropped the ball in regards to our Industrial heritage. Shame the house was never preserved and used to educate the young on how we USED to do things. Thanks once again mate it’s much appreciated 👍🏼

[@chris67bug]

Couldn't agree more. Just been watching the very first documentary which shows Fred working in one shed which was just a roof on 4 pillars and completely open to the elements. Its amazing how he developed the site into a full workshop driven by steam. So sad to see most of it gone now.

[@nigelcarren]

@@chris67bug Indeed Chris. Now I am CERTAINLY not comparing myself to Fred, but I remember building a car in similar squalid conditions. I was SO focused I didn't even mind doing 8 hours work then driving to the cowshed and lying on my back soaking wet (because now the sleet on the cobbles had melted). It took me 86 weeks to finish, and one year later I drove '86' (KSK 362 across the Sahara as part of the Liege Agadir desert Rally), and whenever I face another self-inflicted mammoth task, I always think of this to remind myself that even when all around you are telling you.. "You can't"... guess what I can! We all can if we focus and make the sacrifice, its not about money... my car was made out of scrap with a body made from recycled aluminium from Chip-Shop pie cabinets! Proper British Spirit... Fred would have understood that 100%. I instantly warmed to Fred because he was a can-do guy like my Grandfather who once amazed me by making Piston-Rings from an old clock-spring. It isn't too late to put the GREAT back into Britain... Vote here: 😂

[@arjanwilbie2511]

Leon sold things off through ebay, it will never be complete again and i would loved to have that house and workshop to live how i want with my land rovers to repair them and help out others.

[@nygelmiller5293]

Hello again, Nigel, was it you who commented that you used to park outside a house that belonged to STANLEY UNWIN -and you would have knocked on the door to meet him, if you knew it was his house? How about knocking on the door, and meeting FRED DIBNAH! I was going to say, you thing English Heritage "dropped the ball" by not listing this house, and preventing people pilfering from his shed, etc. But you know WHY they didn't list FRED DIBNAH'S house? Because he WASN'T POSH! If the house had belonged to someone stylish, and wealthy, like Frank Sinatra, it would have been another matter! But someone who represented industrial heritage was not whst English Heritage was looking for!

[@djt3381]

Absolutely beautiful such a same Bolton council doesn’t invest and keep this alive.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Djt33 I couldn’t agree more with you mate. The council should definitely get involved 👍🏼

[@calderdale6795]

Daft Monkey L. Perhaps the religion of peace aren’t interested in British heritage......?

[@Andy-uf8jq]

@@calderdale6795 shut up prick

[@tonymontana897]

Politicians are self serving Morons. Remember this !

[@andrewbibby7060]

I could watch Fred all day, what a true gent,, a blokes, bloke, a comedian in his work way, and an a amazing climber, fearless. Truly missed. 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Andrew Bibby I couldn’t agree with you more Andrew, thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@rocketmangaming618]

Absolutely loved this guy this was a really nice treat thanks guys it’s nice to see people appreciate who Fred was and what he was about brilliant just a real shame we lost a genius r.I.p to the steam man Fred 😢

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Rocketman that really does mean a lot to me. Yeah it’s such a shame that Fred is no longer with us, he was such a unique and incredibly intriguing person. A crying shame he’s not around today. Thanks once again for watching mate and take care 🙌🏼⭐️

[@jamesr1892]

Fred was a genius, would love to meet him in the next life. Rest in peace Fred, love from Ireland.

[@daftmonkey7296]

🙏🏼🙏🏼 amen to that mate! Thanks so much for watching the video 👍🏼

[@artfuldodger9312]

There will never be another Fred Dibnah. Something Fred often said, and thankfully it never came to pass: “One mistake up here and it's half a day out with the undertaker!” And: “A man who says he feels no fear is either a fool or a liar.” And finally: "Did yer like that!?" What a man, sadly died too soon. Like Daft Monkey said, Fred was more a Victorian; he would have been right at home in the Victorian era. Daft Monkey, I think you handled the tribute to Fred with kindness and with a lot of appreciation, clearly, like many, you admired the man tremendously. I only watched Fred on television like most people, to walk in his footprints like you have been able to do, well, what can I say, it must have been a great feeling. RIP Fred. Hope you are playing with your steam engines in heaven. Sadly, there are no chimneys to pull down, Fred.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Artful Dodger I couldn’t agree more with you mate. He was such a great character that is sadly missed to this day! Let’s hope he is up there playing with steam engines 🚂 thanks once again mate 👍🏼🐒

[@will.134]

Me and me grandad used to sit and watch auld fred on a weekend for hours no matter how may times we watched the tapes we loved watching him, such a crying shame he's not here now old fred, I remember watching him and his lads and his mate on his traction engine.

[@daftmonkey7296]

William Wyn watching Fred with your grandad is something videos can’t replicate mate, there memories that will Last forever! God bless your grandad mate 👍🏼

[@joski9030]

My dad loved the man, I never really understood until I lost my father and realised how similar they were.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Jo Ski 2 legends by the sound of it mate👍🏼

[@MrSmid888]

Guy Martin is the modern day Dibnah. Proper!👍🏻 Great upload.

[@y077er]

Can't believe it's been 15yrs since Fred's passing, loved watching him and his adventures. Thanks for making this, RIP Mr Dibnah

[@daftmonkey7296]

y077er it’s fine so fast hasn’t it mate! Thanks so much for watching, it’s much appreciated 👍🏼

[@GLK-London]

Was fortunate enough to meet Fred and he was exactly like you saw him. A real salt of the earth chap.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Broderick Bassett I could imagine it mate! Thanks a lot for watching, it’s much appreciated

[@roblet5047]

had a tear in my eye watching this, Fred was a one off. highly skilled craftsman and had nerves of steel, Inspirational Charachter. great video, thanks for upload.🎅

[@daftmonkey7296]

Rob Let glad you enjoyed it Rob! Thanks very much 👍🏼

[@ebikeoutdoors]

One of the best men England made

[@Paddy_Roche]

Aw Mate, I am a huge fan of Fred Dibnah so this was a joy to watch and what a super talented Artist he was, who knew? Mind you I bet Fred could turn his hand to anything. What I wouldn’t give for that folder of his sketches and ideas, it reminds me of Da Vinci’s or Michelangelo’s sketches that I also love to see obvs Fred wasn’t quite to their mark but he was an exceptional person. An absolute treat that was Mr. M. Fred told a story of walking into a pub and someone shouted “Ay up Fred what’s the flash point of your Cap?” Still makes me PMSL now, I imagine a lot of people these days won’t even get the joke. Cheers again awesome 👏

[@daftmonkey7296]

yeah he was an absolute one off guy, probs won't be anyone quiet like him again. haha that flash point joke he made was almost gonna make the vid I mad. Pmsl but I never put it in! DAMN! Glad you enjoyed the vid paddy!

[@benwinter2420]

He was a talented artist , you can see an attractive style . . he just had so many irons in the fire , very inspirational . . a true renaissance man

[@dark-matters]

It's an absolute disgrace Fred's grave is in the state it is. His grave should be managed by the state as he was an MBE and an honourable man of Bolton. I have always been a great fan of Fred for over 45 years and continue to be a fan. I really hope some day someone will reach out to the right authorities to look into the management of Fred's grave and making it what it needs to be and for all the right reasons. Fred did so much for this country and for the eduction needs for this country and I think could do this for him to honor a great great man.

[@union310]

Where is his grave? I am 3 hours from Bolton but would do it once a year.

[@dark-matters]

@@union310 Tonge Cemetery, Bolton

[@bobbywilliams9953]

Thank you for showing this Freds house. Fred Dibna was an amazing man and his art work was totally amazing as well who ever gets the house should make it a museum to remember him by .It is rather sad that none of his sons kept the house and passed it down to family I find it sad they never did this and sold it .😢😢 if it were my dad I would never of sold it .There are so many memories to the house good ones .Fred loved the house and his work shop I feel Fred is still there and always will be he put a lot of man hours in the house and work shop the man was a legend R.I.P.😇 FRED WE LOVED YOUR TV PROGRAMS YOU MADE EVERYTHING FUN WHAT A MAN .YOU WERE THE BEST . 🎬🎥🏫🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚈🚈🚜🚜🚜🚂🚃🚃🚃🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻💺💺❤❤❤❤

[@daftmonkey7296]

Bobby williams Brillant Comment!! Thank You Bobby!!🚂🚂

[@mark-wh2qc]

Freds kids wasn't really left with much choice, his last wife and her son were cut from the will and everything went to his kids but she had everything locked up contesting the will and everything got sold to pay for it, or something along those lines..

[@FB-tq5ln]

That was a brilliant tour of Fred's house thank you. He was a wonderful man who enjoyed his work wholeheartedly. Simplicity past technology brought alive was his mark. My Dad related to his work methods, Thank you Fred

[@hobens1]

Only discovered who he was 3 days ago and all I can stay he was old school with balls of steel and a character to match.

[@daftmonkey7296]

sale havek absolutely mate! Nuts like King Kong 🦍

[@visibleimagery]

Wonderfully put together, I felt your passion and respect to him, it brought a tear to my eye. Wish I could have met him, 66 is no age! RIP Fred you utter legend

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much for watching Matt. I really do appreciate that. What an experience it must have been to meet him. ⭐️🙌🏼

[@Broomehall]

Few if any like Fred left now ..... these are the real characters of old, more talent in his little finger than some of these Love Island celebrities and the like .....

[@daftmonkey7296]

Broomehall I absolutely agree mate

[@alfching2499]

Your Right,We Will never see the Likes of Hard Working Fearless Fred Again,He wouldn’t like these Prissy Days at all R.I.P Fred

[@gavinbicknell5539]

Wow thank you so much for this, spent many an hour when I was a kid watching Fred with my dad and I loved every minute of it

[@daftmonkey7296]

gavin bicknell glad you enjoyed it Gavin! And thanks for watching mate,👍🏼

[@MegaNavek]

well done sir....lovely to watch....he was a one of....big thumbs up to Fred...

[@daftmonkey7296]

everydaysabonus thanks so much mate for watching the vid, I’m glad you enjoyed it👍🏼

[@1MrIceman]

Fred's pit headgear has been erected and preserved for all to see at Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley Green Colliery.

[@jamespalmer9396]

Who geet it for um ;)

[@jaycee7594]

"Did you like that?" - yes, good video mate

[@daftmonkey7296]

Mr Aphoristic haha cheers mate and thanks for watching!

[@Gardner0871public]

Greetings from the USA. Brilliant video here. It does look as if Fred is out on the job, to return soon, as if he just went out for bit. Your enthusiasm is appreciated and heartfelt. Great video my friend. Three cheers for Fred Dibnah! Hurrah hurrah hurrah!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Christopher Gardner thanks so much Christopher! I really appreciate it mate and I’ll take the Karl Pilkington voice as a compliment ! Haha! What a man Fred was. what he achieved and the audience he appealed to was amazing! Shame the house has had the heart & sole ripped out of it but at least we got to have a trip around it. Still very original on the inside. Fred is still very missed by all. Thanks once again my friend! It’s much appreciated 👍🏼

[@MrBmxbrawler]

This had me in tears. The whole lot should have been preserved. The outside workshop, the garden, mineshaft. All of it! I would pay all the money in the world to live in a house with such genuine character.

[@daftmonkey7296]

💯🙌🏼⭐️

[@MultiBrad777]

I just came across Fred yesterday... he blew me away and I must’ve watched four hours of video on him....Enjoyed this video and the respect you are showing him...ty

[@daftmonkey7296]

MultiBrad777 dba ACid w Elder once you’ve watched some of his shows you can’t stop can you! He’s a great character, full of knowledge. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@lplp765]

Well you’ve got days of footage to watch ! I found out about him about 6 months ago and I’m still finding videos and footage and it’s really just incredible. He was an extremely hard worker and he could never find a balance between family and his love for steam snd architecture/ engineering . He was a great man and I believe he should get much more recognition than he does . People in this world need to find better role models and what better of a man than Mr. Fred Dibnah ! Rest in peace and may his legacy live on forever!

[@MultiBrad777]

Lp Lp Watching more as we speak ... :)

[@daftmonkey7296]

Lp Lp thanks so much for watching mate and yeah I couldn’t agree more with you. People today need role models like Fred! He was a very respectable man and know his history. Thanks once again for the comment mate 👍🏼

[@lysasstuff]

Fred Dibnah, you were and always will be an absolute Legend RIP 🙏🏼 x

[@genesisrain984]

When you feel sad but happy at the same time, its a strange thing to feel

[@shirleybezuidenhout2724]

What a wonderful story about a man called Fred who was truly a genius. Thanks DM for taking us through his home, may his soul R.I.P. Such a warm vibe indeed !!!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks you sooo much!

[@MrWallyrooster]

Hey you guys did a great job making this video! Adding recordings of Fred's voice makes it seem like Fred himself is giving the tour!! I am from across the pond in USA. But if I do visit UK, this place will be my #1 goal...if money gets tight and I can pick just one spot, this will be it. Reason being is that Fred is an English cultural icon, putting a face to the Industrial Revolution!! So quintessentially English. Also, just being by his house, hopefully some of his handy-man talents will rub off onto me as well!

[@MrWallyrooster]

Also, I didn't know what a talented artist this guy was until I watched this video. Thanks again for taking the time to make a quality video. The effort you guys put into this rivals Fred's work ethic!

[@MrWallyrooster]

Darn it, I just did some research online in preparation to visit there, but it looks like the place is now closed. Will probably visit Bolton anyway and will keep doing more online research. It's fantastic that you guys were able to make the video when the place was still open!!

[@daftmonkey7296]

MrWallyrooster well what can I say other than thank you so much!! And to think my little video has made it all the way over to the U.S is unbelievable. Fred was an amazing and inspirational character and when I was walking around his house I definitely felt like he was guiding me around thats why I played his voice over the top, I wanted the viewer to feel the same nostalgic feeling that I had felt. He had a real understanding of the old industrial world and unfortunately there’s not many people like that today. If you are planning on visiting, just 2 minutes from his house is was his mother’s. She lived on a terrace row of houses and all the chimneys on the row are the same until you get to hers. There’s about a 6ft chimney that stands out a country mile! Fred built it while his mother was away and when she came back she couldn’t believe there was a huge chimney on top of her house that Fred had built! It’s safe to say that she wasn’t too please with him Haha! The house was closed to the public when i filmed the video but I just contacted the owner and asked if he would let me and too my surprise he said yes, so if you emailed him he may let you? Thanks once again for talking the time out to watch the video! It really does mean a lot, cheers 👍🏼

[@michael_177]

Had no idea he had all these designs and drawings, how incredible. Makes you think if he was born a couple of generations earlier, he could be known as one of the pioneers of the industrial revolution. A real british hero

[@lindaruss2880]

Great, a true genius, ad gentleman, thanks x

[@philipb867]

He was a very special man, talented and entertaining whilst learning a lot from him.

[@Overnity]

Well done, what a Great and Brave man he was... folk like him no longer exist

[@daftmonkey7296]

Overnity I couldn’t agree more mate, he had some heart!

[@maxwebster7572]

People like Fred are around. They are oppressed and repressed and depressed by society.

[@daftmonkey7296]

563 yard art I think that why this place need to be taken over by a museum to preserve his memory and our industrial heritage that seems to be disappearing at a rapid rate. Thanks for watch mate, it’s much appreciated

[@Overnity]

@@daftmonkey7296 He was also carrying 3 stone of Beer Belly, how he got over the overhangs gives me NIGHTMARES, but Fred didnt give a proverbial "Phuck" he was fearless.........

[@daftmonkey7296]

563 yard art thanks so much and I really appreciate that you’ve subbed to the channel. I plan on doing a documentary early next year on Fred so there will be more stuff coming up like this vid. Thanks once again! 👍🏼

[@gamesanddrones4600]

Thank you for this video it was truly amazing to find.. 7 days now in bed with an extremely high temperature and there's nothing better than just watching Fred.. Thank you x

[@daftmonkey7296]

Better than life VR space bum thanks so much I’m over the moon that you’ve found this video helpful whilst being no to good . Not that your I’ll lol but it’s helped you . Thanks so much mate ✌🏼 hope you get better pal 👍🏼

[@macduff1964a]

A respectful video sir. Brought tears to my eyes and a lump in me throat - remember watching him as a lad on the telly. A legend in his own lifetime. Keep up the great work....Chris

[@daftmonkey7296]

Charcoal Wales thanks so much Chris I really appreciate the kind words mate & glad it gave you sound good memories of your past👍🏼

[@mikebirtles3773]

D,ya, like that, loved yah, Fred, and your love of the past.....RIP, respect......👍⚒🇬🇧

[@daftmonkey7296]

Mike Birtles thank mike, glad you enjoyed it mate👍🏼 ⚒

[@adeh503]

What an awesome and respectful video you made here my friend 👏 can't help feeling the national trust missed a massive chance before it was pillaged, to turn this place into a living museum like the one in black country. There's obviously politics involved with the family etc, but when it's gone, it's gone forever, RIP Fred, you were a true British legend

[@daftmonkey7296]

Ade H thank you so much ade. He definitely is a national treasure isn’t he. Shame the house can’t be preserved by the council or some sort of funding to keep gems like this from disappearing for good. Thank you once again mate 👍🏼

[@Bulletguy07]

I always remember when i first saw Freds architectural drawing, how staggered i was by his attention to detail....even his beautiful hand written script. Glad you showed those as thats "another side" of Fred. His skills seemed endless. When God made Fred, he broke the mould and threw it away as there won't ever be another Fred!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Bulletguy07 I completely agree. A man of many talents that’s for sure

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

Me and my best mate my Grandad usto watch Fred then on a weekend we would do some work the house and maintain his land this was special to me I wish my Grandad was still around to watch it with me how times change. I also randomly just came across a 2 pound coin with a steam engine the industrial revolution one I will keep it as a sign from Fred cheers me old pal.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Deeench 91 I also watch Fred and think of my grandad, I think he was that type of character. Haha yeah it’s a sign from Fred!

[@MrNada07]

Fabulous tour around the house . Great to see more of Freds everyday life where he lived .You presented it in a respectful way . Fred did Lancashire proud . 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

He sure did Lancashire proud Paul & thank you so much for the kind words, they truly do mean a lot! Take care Pal! :)

[@marshalllucky]

what a beautiful tribute...thanks for making and posting . .

[@daftmonkey7296]

marshalllucky thank you for watching mate, I really appreciate it👍🏼🐒

[@matnaylor8939]

Great vid !! Massive respect for fred , I used to live in nearby bury but keep saying I need to go and see the house hope it's being looked after .

[@kopthelotklopp1523]

Amazing mate, thanks for uploading this!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Philip Brown thanks a lot Phillip! 👍🏼

[@markvines7308]

Mate, you are privileged and by proxy I am too. Fred was and is a legend and I feel a connection all the way from Australia. Thank you very much for posting..... it's now on my liked list.

[@daftmonkey7296]

mark vines well thank you so much Mark, I really appreciate that. Fred was a complete one off of a man & a true legend. I find it crazy where the vids reach at times. All the way to Australia!!Wow! Thanks once again mate and I’m glad you enjoyed it👍🏼

[@markvines7308]

@@daftmonkey7296 It's a small world mate 👍

[@cent1989]

I got into Fred Dibnah videos as my Dad was very fond of his work and his character. Great man rest in peace a true legend!

[@1066gaz]

Thanks for that amazing video. Watched his programmes with my family since the 1980's. Jack of all trades was fred a real legend. Greatly missed.

[@daftmonkey7296]

1066gaz thanks for watching Gaz!👍🏼⚒

[@Guvna07]

You said it perfectly mate - Fred was the David Attenborough of Engineering. A truly wonderful tribute to the great man. Fantastic video and made so respectfully.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much for watching the video Guvna! I really appreciate it mate. He truly was! An absolute legend. Thanks once again mate and take care 🙌🏼 🔧

[@Embracing01]

Please not Attenborough, the man's a paid up member of the climate change agenda.

[@TheGeezzer]

Fred died way too young at 66, we could have had another 20 years out of the bugger yet, had Fred died in 2024 aged 86 or 2034 aged 96 that would have been a bit more believable. RIP Fred, your memory lives on.

[@daftmonkey7296]

The Geezer just imagine how much more he had to offer us, and also his beloved house would still be how it was when he left it. Such a shame

[@TheGeezzer]

@@daftmonkey7296 Then the jackals moved in and ripped the arse out of it to make a fast buck. Fred deserved more than this, but sadly that's the world we live in. Thanks for the video D Monkey, I forgot to mention, good camera work and narration, nice one.👍🥇🐵

[@daftmonkey7296]

The Geezer thanks so much mate and thanks once again for watching & commenting! You’re spot on mate👍🏼

[@Andy-uf8jq]

@@TheGeezzer when he purposely didn't leave money for half his children? Fuck him

[@ezeztztz]

I truly thought he was in his 80s when he died,66 is no age really,I'm really taken aback just finding this out

[@johnhaggerty4257]

Well done lad. All to good taste. A star you are for your efforts. Magic. An absolute joy to watch & listen to. Thank you./

[@daftmonkey7296]

John Haggerty thank you so much John, I really appreciate that mate👍🏼

[@dazuk1969]

Fair play to ya dude....i grew up watching Fred climbing them chimneys and building his steam engines. He is indeed a national treasure. Really nice tribute to him that i really enjoyed watching...peace brother.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Dam Mad thanks a lot man, I really appreciate the kind comment. I’m hoping to make another vid on Fred in the summer. Thanks once again mate 👍🏼

[@dazuk1969]

@@daftmonkey7296 👍

[@paulWalker-zh7nk]

He was and is a national treasure,loved by Millon's, won't be forgotten,the greatest story teller I've ever heard ,could listen to him all night long RIP Fred 🌹🇬🇧

[@Embracing01]

I doubt many people in Bolton would know who Fred Dibnah was, especially the younger generation with their smartphones glued to their heads or the mostly ethnic minority community that Bolton has become.

[@stephensmith4480]

Fred was an English Gent who loved his country and what it achieved in the world and we should honour him, by doing the same. R.I.P. Fred.

[@daftmonkey7296]

💯 🙌🏼

[@AnIrishmansStory]

Someone else said Fred was the only man to ever climb to heaven. What a beautiful human being he was. Thanks for sharing another great memory of Fred, brought a tear to my eye. Again.

[@catweasle5737]

I have been bingeing on Fred videos. Seemed like a very genuine bloke, a real character. I would predict the next Fred Dibnah will by Guy Martin. That's just my opinion.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Catweasle yeah I agree to that mate. I think he’s the only one flying the flag at the minute. Thanks a lot for watching as well, it means a lot,cheers 👍🏼

[@catweasle5737]

No problem. Great upload.

[@deankew191]

I'm deano from skelmersdale. What a great video diary you shared with us my friend.. you lucky man to of been given that opportunity to Go round Fred's house and garden. And thanks to Leon the Owner too. We all grew up as kids watching fred on tv and locals that seen him most days locally. Were all in ore and fascinated By fred because like you say his character and totally genius at everything he did with his skills . TV presenter was also very good at captioning audiences all over. I bet you who videotaped this would be jumping up and down if you won the house. Lol You deserve it too

[@daftmonkey7296]

Dean Kew Hi Deano and thanks for your kind words mate it’s much appreciated! I would have loved to have met him. He knew how to captivate an audience with his knowledge of our industrial history. Not many like him about these days sadly. Thanks once again Deano and have a great Xmas buddy! 😆

[@user-bd2yw7yt1h]

I watched Fred climbing a massive chimney in mcr town as a young lad with my dad, we was in a scrap yard getting parts for a car across the road in 1982 all gone now re developed. Never forget how he just stopped halfway Up stuck his leg through the ladder and had a break. I remember thinking what abrave Guy my dad liked him too good memories.

[@daftmonkey7296]

D thanks for sharing that with us mate, I can just picture it in my head! He’s a complete one off of a man! Cheers for watching, it’s much appreciated

[@user-bd2yw7yt1h]

@@daftmonkey7296 Thanks actually just remembered my dad got me a mamod model steam engine not long after that lol 👍

[@flemwad]

Great video. It captured the atmosphere of the Fred's home brilliantly. Also you are spot on in saying he was the David Attenborough of the industrial revolution and British engineering. A true one off thanks for making and narrating this film.

[@daftmonkey7296]

flemwad thanks so much for your kind comment! It really appreciate it mate. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@paulstephenson5220]

Thanks for video. It did make sad viewing though. Hes gone and so has his place really. Its a shame i wasnt kept as it was.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Paul Stephenson it’s a dammed travesty isn’t it peter.

[@stevejames6382]

Thanks so for yourpost. As a kid I remember watching a documentary of Fred.Interesting genuine humble nice guy,they broke the mold,...your energy/passion came through on the post ,again thanks :-) ✌👍SJ London England

[@daftmonkey7296]

Steve James no problem Steve, I’m glad that you enjoyed it mate thanks for the kind comment, it’s much appreciated

[@georginabird9354]

This is amazing thank you for bringing the memories back xx

[@daftmonkey7296]

Georgina Bird thank YOU! For watching Georgina, I really appreciate it. Glad it brought back some good memories for yourself 👍🏼

[@kazzy97]

Thanks for sharing your visit to Fred's home. Great piece of work and done with wonderful enthusiasm,well done.

[@daftmonkey7296]

kazzy97 thank you for watching and the kind comment! It’s made my day, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@pyroarchy]

i wish my country had a fred dibnah, but he was such a unique character that i dont think any other country has their own fred.

[@dandare6865]

if i was lucky enough to have that house i wouldn't change a thing

[@YvonneB1958]

you're a proper old soul

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank YOU Yvonne For Watching.Glad You Enjoyed it, :)

[@warrenthomas3168]

Fred was a grafter true hardworking "say it as you see it " brit !!! 👍

[@oneperspective]

Thanks for making this video of Fred Dibnah’s old home and workshop. I used to love watching his work and admired the way he wanted to support the old methods of maintaining the steam engines of the past. He was a one off character.

[@daftmonkey7296]

oneperspective you’re spot on mate! And thank you for watching 👍🏼

[@Psychomania_explores]

Loved to watch Fred whenever he was on the telly. He reminded me a lot of the older generation of working class men I knew growing up. Workshops or sheds filled with tools and salvaged stuff, saved just in case it could be useful at some point. If something needed doing around the house, such as fitting a kitchen cabinet or building/knocking down a wall etc they would do it themselves rather than call someone in to do the job. Extremely knowledgeable folk, who could turn their hand to most things, and if they couldn’t they knew a mate who did and who would do it as a favour in return for a couple of pints or some wood from the shed that they needed for a project of their own. The respect you have for Fred and his legacy is evident in this video. Cracking job👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Psychomania 1974 I completely agree! If something needed doing around the house they would do it themselves. Very similar to my grandad in that respect. I suppose it’s the generation. Nowadays it’s all digital and less hands on sadly. I’ve just subbed to you’re channel as well. You’ve got some great explores in the bag there! 👍🏼Thanks so much for watching the vid, it’s much appreciated 🐒

[@Psychomania_explores]

Catching up with your other videos. Much better content than the crap that’s on the telly at the moment! Thanks for the sub btw. Haven’t uploaded anything for a while as I started a new job a couple of months ago and just haven’t had much spare time. Hopefully I can get out exploring again in the near future.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Psychomania 1974 aww thanks a lot, I’m the same I don’t really watch much telly. I mainly watch KZbin. I really enjoyed your vids. I’ll have another watch tonight as well. Hope to see more of your content soon! 👍🏼

[@peterfurey4398]

Beautiful tribute to a brilliant man mate! Well done. It looks so sad to see the place as it is now. But I love the little snippets of Fred. It's like he's there in spirit with his comments and quips. Very sad but at the same time quite..... I don't even know!! But nice one lad.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks Peter, really appreciate the feedback and I tried to tour the house as if Fred was with us on so glad its come across that way dude! thanks again mate

[@philbrown6642]

what a nice man leon is to allow your fantastic vid,thank you both

[@bigearedmouse17]

Would like to thank Daft Monkey for this upload brilliantly done giving people an insight into the life and mind of one of The UKs greatest Gentlemen and Scholar. Bravo !

[@daftmonkey7296]

bigearedmouse17 thank you so much mate! Glad you enjoyed it, it’s the least I could do for such an incredible man! Thanks once again👍🏼

[@JoseMartinez-og2hy]

Yet another brill vid! Always been a fan of this great man, a true working-class hero. Cheers mate, you’re a real Super-duper👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Jose Martinez thanks a lot José! Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🏼

[@mrzed2349]

I'm a blue collar man and Fred is my patron saint.

[@melondog82]

This video made the hairs on the back of mi stand-up. The best tribute video I've seen on the tube, well put together an sympathetically done. Just hope the house stays as it is, if someone guts the place I think Fred would turn in his grave. Nice video pal, Fred would be pleased.

[@daftmonkey7296]

melondog82 wow thanks so much for the kind comment it really does mean a lot. And thank you for watching the vid👍🏼

[@skullfudge]

Fantastic mate!. Really enjoyed watching that. Fred was one of my very few heroes. Lovely video and thank you for sharing.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Skull Fudge no problem mate. He was a great mad & sadly miss to this day. I plan on making another vid on him around the summer time. Thanks once again👍🏼🐒

[@davebailey4837]

Brilliant footage and a joy to watch.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Dave Bailey thanks so much. Dave glad you enjoyed it

[@rangeroverl322]

A lovely video of a legend that was Fred , god bless him. RIP

[@daftmonkey7296]

steve hathway amen to that brother & thank you so much for the kind comment Steve👍🏼

[@MrBmxbrawler]

That handwriting is like none other! Truly remarkable drawings. The handwriting takes my breath away. I only wish the world followed his way of living

[@daftmonkey7296]

His writing was incredible wasn’t it Adam. And I completely agree with you, the world would definitely be a much better place ⭐️🙌🏼

[@gerryd7027]

You obviously have a lot of respect for the man, well done really enjoyed your tour. RIP Fred you were a legend 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Gerry D thank you so much Gerry. Yes, what a man he was. Sadly missed! 👍🏼