Fred Dibnah - His Engines - A 'Moving' Story (Tribute)

[@carparkcampers8407]

One , if not the best moving Fred Dibnah videos on KZbin Thanks for sharing 🇬🇧

[@GreatBritishChannel]

We're glad you enjoyed it

[@pauldg837]

Interesting listening to the master boilermaker. My grandfather born in 1896, after his four years fighting on the western front, he joined Babcocks and Wilcox in Renfrew, Scotland in 1919 as a draftsman. Prior to the war in 1914, my grandfather served an apprenticeship as a draftsman from the age of 14 to 18, then volunteered to join the army in 1914. Through hard work and his evergrowing expertise, he became chief designer of boilers, which were exported worldwide. It would not surprise me in the least if some of those boilers are still in service today. A huge amount were shipped to India and the Middle East and many African countries. I would bet that there are still some boilers there. My grandfather passed away in 1976, at the age of 80. I am sure that Fred and my grandfather could have shared their many experiences in regard to steam engines. Sadly, as Fred mentioned many times, all those skills have left us, and we are no longer a nation renowned for our engineering excellence and the the quality manufacturing which was recognised around the world.

[@davidneale5821]

It is such a sad thought that Fred's lifes work has all been disolved 😢

[@wesleypresley1000]

He's old England like Blackpool's Piers,Like Fish and Chips,like Pie and Mash. It's gone now though along with the likes of Bernard Manning et al. Mosques have the tallest structures in Bolton now

[@nathandiamond9754]

​@wesleypresley1000 glad I'm not in Bolton looking at eyesaw mosques.give me huge chimmys anyday.its England but you wouldn't think it

[@noeldunford4955]

It sickens me what some individuals do to one lovely man and a heart of gold I just wished I was there at the time to catch them that have no respect for family and Fred rest in peace fred I love you x

[@pauldg837]

I am with you on this. It's absolutely disgusting, people ransacking his home, and stealing all of those artifacts. Shame on them. I hope karma come back to haunt them for their greed.

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

So heartbreaking. That this collection wasn't protected in its home. this should have been made into a museum . Im so glad steps were taken to safeguard the Steam engines and equipment. But the buildings and the shop the legacy being destroyed and left abandoned is a True shame. Rest In peace Fred.

[@steamfandan9682]

It did briefly become a museum but sadly it didn't last long but due to the person running it had no one able to keep it going

[@densondirosa4497]

Fred & I would’ve been fast friends. I found out about him & his heritage involvement. He did a monumental job of preserving & sharing it with the world. Saw him first in Heritage Magazine. He was a great renaissance man & timeless…..

[@robhawkins2492]

What a great Tribute to Fred this video is. A shame it ended like this....

[@Galloping-Grandma]

The material things have gone and sad as it is, the wonderful memories so many people have of Fred, can never be taken away

[@gerardryan4140]

A tremendous legacy from a Giant.

[@dannyjackjones9843]

Wish I’d of met you Fred , you inspire me everyday of my working life ! I miss you loads even though I never met ya xxxx❤

[@enough-said973]

The British Government should help fund this preservation or perhaps the Lottery fund could help, God bless you Fred.

[@Noelzsazsa]

The British government might find a curry recipe

[@andrewross7642]

Its so sad to someones whole achievements being moved because some unscupulous thieves stealing from his home and trashing it my heart goes out to his wife and family, hopefully they can get somewhere safe and secure so as to prevent such things being destroyed. Also tractor traction engine should posthoumly be honoured with Fred Dibnahs, name on it. his other engine Betsy has name on it . Enjoyed all his videos over the years from steeplejacking to building / restoring steam traction engines god bless a true believer from a scotsman in glasgow RIP FRED!

[@feralcat07]

From a Scots woman in Dunfermline

[@hancecrawford]

It is very sad everything Fred built is all dismantled and gone a lifes work of a legend Dr Fred Dibnah MBE

[@marcobrian1619]

Great work all involved, IV worked along side afew old school chaps.....I'm so indedete to them. What you did on that day just to keep agreat mans hard graffed in tacked and safe is so beautiful and loveing Well done keeping a lovely chaps hard work alive today. As for the ones that robbed..... Well hope Fred see's them right in his way. Was so sad seeing his workshop empty and the doors shut. .. Again thanks chaps for your hard work on that day.

[@paulwalker1793]

A wonderful man . Fred. Probably best you're no longer here to see whats happing at home

[@Paul-of3ut]

That's so sad that people destroy such a hard working man's collection.I don't know how anyone could do such a thing. Sadly when we all pass away our belongings and everything we worked hard for just eventually dissappear and in time were are forgotten, Fred will never be forgotten he was a hell of a man. People will talk about him for years to come.

[@alanbstard4]

talented man Fred was

[@acidhermit]

Just a couple of days ago the algorithm recommended me a video about Fred Dibnah and I've been fascinated by this guy's lifestyle. I had no idea about his existence since I'm from Argentina, but I've been down the rabbit hole and watched everything I could find about him here on KZbin, including the miniseries they made about him. I can't help but to compare him to a mad scientist (mad in the good sense of the word) since It's crazy how he risked his neck every day as a steeplejack during the day, to then work all night bringing back to life these old machines, and just living like it was the 1800's. Sad to see how his house and workshop ended, since his property should've been turned into a museum right after he passed away. But oh well, at least his steam machines ended in the hands of people that appreciate them.

[@kevinjohn725]

God bless you Fred and your caring family.

[@webstercat]

For the millions of us who would not have the opportunity to view his work we get to see it here. Mr. Dibnan one amazing man and character.

[@domytar5395]

Really well made documentary mate. Thanks it was well sad watching this go.

[@charleshart6992]

An excellent video, proving that there is more good than bad in our great country. Fred was a truly great man with many great friends and fans! The scum that infiltrated Freds property are not worth anything!

[@MsDscho]

What a great tribute.

[@craigdawson1749]

Great video, sad story❤️💔

[@hembury7153]

I shed many tears to this R.I.P Sir Fred ❤

[@Maykello5]

31:15 Betsy doesn't want leave the house

[@paulcarmichael596]

As a Yank, I can sympathize with you who are concerned about Fred's great legacy. You need to be, I will say it is going to get worse. Many today are selfless, and could care less about your legacy. I am a historian and see a lot of problems in my country caused by hate groups who have caused a lot of destruction in my country, the alternative lifestyle groups actively in ur streets, BLM who have destroyed in our nation many cities infrastructure. These ma t of our heritage groups have also destroyed many of our heritage sits. The Civil War was over 200 years ago and many of the radicals have been allowed to destroy many monuments, destroy cemetery monuments, and have changed the history taught in our schools. I speak of this as a warning and the love for your nation. I would not like to see this to happen to you. Yes Freds legacy, should be kept for the great work he achieved. God Bless his family and you who care for him U

[@casskop]

I'm from Blackburn just 10 miles up the road from Fred and there is an old inn called the Blackamoor named after the local area and its been forced to change its name by the lunatic fringe because of the word black. I'm afraid your comment is spot on, these are sad times that we're in and they're going to get so much worse

[@cask1]

I feel sorry. absolutely SHAMEFUL... I'm a 35-year-old young man from the US and watching Fred's videos from the late 70s and the 90s.. it really feels my heart with joy God Bless you Fred

[@John-fw2bp]

WOW Fantastic ❤

[@theculturedthug6609]

The council could have so easily turned that place into a museum it would have made a fortune!!!

[@kenreeve6549]

Well lads thank you ,you should be very proud of yourselves, and yes Fred isnt of this sad ,selfish thieving uk part of society today, he wouldnt recognise it or want to share in it , makes me proud to be of an older generation which Fred was a part of too.

[@albertcross4275]

Bolton Council really missed a trick, they would have been known as a great council. In industrial revolution terms..... 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@albertcross4275]

I am French, and live in France. He's a man l admired..... ❤️👍👍🇫🇷

[@Gang-zy7lq]

Council should well been on it

[@dannyvanstraelen3273]

We will miss the steam traction engines and all Fred has gathered in his victorian age collection, but what we mis the most is the man, Sir Fred Dibnah and his passionate humorous story telling. And in a way he lives on, to his close ones, friends, the British Nation and all the steam fans around the world, he reminded us of what was and inspired so many… Does anyone know if any of the stolen artifacts, ever been returned?

[@anthonydexter262]

Why did the family let it go this way 😢

[@user-zd8fl3px9t]

RIP Fred god bless ya

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

Fred Dibnah His wives, an even more moving story!

[@amishjohndowell3983]

Ah man I can't believe low life's done that to Fred! Absolute legend was Fred!

[@paulwalker1793]

What happened to freds home just remember fred is watching everyone of you ❤️

[@roccocirigliano8775]

I want to buy that old truck! How cool would that be...hope it hasnt been scrapped.

[@patriciadavis2506]

these pople who fid this, will not get away with it , when thdy stand before God on that Great and terrible Day of Judgement , He will avenge Fred & his family 😢, Amen RIP Fred.

[@wesleypresley1000]

He's old England like Blackpool's Piers,Like Fish and Chips,like Pie and Mash. It's gone now though along with the likes of Bernard Manning et al. Mosques have the tallest structures in Bolton now

[@nordicprince6186]

Lottery money or something like that should have been used to first secure the property from thieves and secondly to arrange transport for the engines to a museum. So the brass wheels were stolen for like a few lousy quid at a dubious scrap merchant when replacing them will be difficult and expensive. Scrap dealers should be under more scrutiny, far too many are happy to accept shiny brass trunnion wheels or big reels of copper wire no questions asked. Sad times. Fred was a hard working legend. Lovely bloke passionate to the end about what he did in life. He explained the defining point in British decline as a world leader in Industry and Inventions. A great teacher, hard working genuine easy to like bloke from Bolton. Maybe in a way the stealing of parts of his lovely restored engines after his passing just sums up current Britain.

[@twizzlestickx7]

All freds things should of been left there and made it in to a tourist attraction for visitors

[@Gavin-i8n]

how long after his death did it all sit there?? was almost in tears watching this

[@robertgreen8666]

Thank God you got the steam engans out

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

What happened to the property ?

[@russellhomer7241]

When was this filmed ?

[@steamfandan9682]

I was heartbroken hearing that not long after his funeral that the grotbag scrap theives went in and started ransacking his place

[@IanGray-gs3zk]

Every one that stole from fred little do they know they wont be going to heaven they no where ther going god bless you fred

[@NeilSaunders-o5d]

Just sad world living

[@liamdanher1992]

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[@andrewross7642]

Why didn't they remove freds tractor traction wagon when they took away his 2 engines puzzled!!! It would have been more appropriateif they all left at same time?

[@CaymanIslandsCatWalks]

Too sad from the start

[@Thm90.]

I was there yesterday was an absolute disaster it would appear it’s now being used as a secondhand car storage unit by the looks of it the people who have the house have zero respect for British history, disgusting

[@chloehennessey6813]

If you somehow swindled or took advantage of Dibnah family after his death? We will find you; and you will not escape our wrath, sir. Whoever you are! Return the brass. And nothing else need be spoken. If you don’t? We will find you. It won’t be Bobby gettin you, innit?

[@Victor-z7t6q]

Im absolutely disgusted anyway. Thank you very much for this video

[@ianbetts4266]

its a pity they didn't employ security

[@paulklasmann1218]

What happened to the traction engines and the other equipment that made up Freds estate? Are they somewhere where they can be seen? It was sad to see what had happened by thieving scum.

[@matkremzar5474]

Auctioned off

[@markrobertson-trade-code]

The steam roller, everything auctioned off? Nothing on display to see? @@matkremzar5474

[@johneisen6341]

😢

[@Weegus]

Her that was way him at the end couldn't look after the place but was happy to see one of his prized possession sold to get her greedy mits on because she wasn't in the will .make me sick

[@unibokk]

Don't be so malicious. Sheila was the one who got the phone call from Alan Mc Hugh and she responded by giving her support to saving the engines. She comes across as being a very nice person.

[@RonToto555]

​@@unibokknaw she was greedy. Just wanted the money. Sued to take his inheritance away from his kids too.

[@chrisa584]

The ex wife in this video like the grim reaper. Oh she wanted her piece of the pie!

[@liam3128]

Bloody disgusting to steal a mans life work. Also heartbreaking for the family to see his possessions like that! Might as well bloody dig him up and scrap his wedding ring as you're at it! SCAVENGERS

[@twizzlestickx7]

Why didn't they have 24 hour security at the house it was obvious things were going to go missing

[@dennisbergmann1722]

Shameful yet an example of the typical public-no respect and only seeking one’s self indulgence. That home place is a legendary and historic area. Don’t know why the local leadership hasn’t taken the time out to protect it.

[@darrenwindle3592]

Went to his house last month .round the back was full of scrap cars .such a waste.

[@GreatBritishChannel]

That's sad to hear

[@appleyardgardenwoodencraft8736]

Bet ya all three wifes were fighting for wot they wonted and the kids all five were confused to wot whent on but iv watched the dibnah boys with one ov the steamers not sure which steamer. sad to see this R I P SIR FRED DIBNAH (did ya like that) 🤝

[@newday2447]

Some ignorant people destroyed a man’s life time of work for the sin of greed . They’ll have no luck for that.

[@webstercat]

Say his name, how is his name pronounced

[@pamtufnell6751]

:(

[@benters3509]

A note of sanity here. There are no heroes in this story. Watching all of the videos about Fred’s life, especially the early years, he came over as a very selfish man. He treated his first wife (Alison?) very badly. “I’ve got to fix my engine, no holidays!” Well, she stuck it for a long time, but finally cleared out. Followed by his second wife. And then you have the mindless sh!ts that break into a dead man’s house and steal his life’s work. I’m guessing that if the various factions of his family had not been fighting over the stuff, then it would have been saved. His third wife was just cut out of everything - including Fred’s will - and now she has to do the heavy lifting. They ought to make a documentary, the final episode of his life, about the war going on between the various branches of his family. Largely his fault, I would say.

[@davidbowie2046]

Seemed a very selfish man to me. His work was his life and he was very stuck in his ways. His family were just there in the background.

[@feydespiel.]

Fred looked at life through a victorian man's eyes...that's what life was like back then..fred was a guy out of his time..he SHOULD have been born in the victorian era...he wasn't selfish..he was just himself...and any of the 3 wives knew what they were getting when they married him...better him being like that...than a violent drunk...or an unemployed bum.....Fred worked HARD and did jobs only a handful of people were able to....stop with the negative...no one is perfect.

[@RonToto555]

Ehhh this makes her off to be a hero. She was shady. Suing the kids for his inheritance is why no one was able to settle the estate quickly and clearly. Trying 5o take half from the kids he wanted to have it. And auctioning off the engines for money. She was not the hero this plays out as

[@povethestud]

It astounds me how these billionaire money people like SIR Jim Ratcliffe or SIR James Dyson couldn't recognise that keeping all this wealth of industrial knowledge complete and thus charging an entry fee to see it (as a simple matter of preserving British Heritage as a business venture) this place could have sustained many jobs locally in opening it up as a walk around museum / education centre. The local and distant schools could have benefitted from this and without doubt would have been visited by millions of people from far and wide...even worldwide. Fred Dibnah was a legend of Great Britain. He was everything British... which is now sadly almost dissolved. SMH

[@signal98]

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[@NeilSaunders-o5d]

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