Fred Dibnah's Funeral 16-11-2004 Part 1 The Church

Part 1 of 3 My recording from 16-11-2004

[@thumper11954]

I just found Fred about 2 weeks ago and I think I watch all his videos . I saved this to the end as I did not want his story to end. He is on a golden ladder at the golden gates checking the top of the columns....what a remarkable man.......RIP sir....patrick Montauk long island

[@DickusCopernicus]

A man who celebrated Britain when people had skills and made things and not just money manipulators who sat in front of spreadsheets. RIP Fred.

[@stestepney]

Thanks mate,,,

[@kevinmarkey9441]

eternal rest grant unto fred o lord and let perpetual light shine apon him amen 💖

[@idontwantone132]

@JCBAirmaster73 lol you guys are too much

[@mezalong]

Great Britain was fucked back then too, you're just to sentimental to admit it.

[@ArranLaPaul]

@@mezalong clear off mate. We were a lot happier back then than we are I know that for a fact

[@Discover-Ireland]

After watching all his videos and now I come to his last. My heart sinks with sadness and the water rolls from my eyes. R.I.P You Legend

[@smfvmd]

The people of Bolton did a great man proud.

[@tonykulikovsky]

Yes they did if Was a funeral fit for a king

[@upurkilt7246]

True gentleman and a man truly out of his time. The pleasure of reading his autobiography and was amazed by him.

[@MrGreen_]

As an irish man .. i have total respect for Fred he was an inspiration for his love and respect for life and all thinks engineering RIP Fred .

[@kingflappy4827]

Guinness was his favourit drink

[@rossturpin747]

Breaks your heart knowing he’s in that box. Half a day out with the undertaker Fred.. but that’s all for you. The big man upstairs needs you to have a look at his pointing RIP Fred. Love from Scotland

[@zede44]

Haha! That's hilarious, he'd have liked that one

[@andrewdaley3081]

Stolen comment. Andy England 🇬🇧

[@andrewdaley3081]

@Anthony 198877 yes that's so true and a dam shame. Andy England 🇬🇧👍

[@drugansltd4344]

He didn't lie when he said he would die doing something he loved and not at work. I wish I knew the man and wish I could of shown him Cornwall. We still have a fair amount of chymneys he could of admired or knocked down, You don't need to feel the pain of what Britain has turned too now,

[@user-zw8hb7zm5u]

A true working man I admired him for his work ethics and shit myself watching him up them chimneys. RIP Fred a proper man

[@jasonkostrzebski2168]

I'm not old school like Fred I'm only 37 but look at Fred as a dying breed he's an inspiration to a lot of people including myself this country needs more men like him in it, RIP Fred your a legend and true grafter 👍Jason from Notts

[@rayn6469]

Friendly correction. The whole world needs more men like him.

[@llewellyn237]

Such a brilliant man. I love how is flat cap is on the coffin : ) RIP Fred, you legend. Sadly missed, never forgotten.

[@cameronrich3627]

Most influential person I've ever seen he died too young there will never be another.

[@13rew76]

Ye I feel the same what a guy

[@smbrob]

The world lost one hell of a craftsman on that day. A fun character to.

[@marnieweatherup4386]

2019. I just finished watching all his videos and it’s ended here what an amazing character. Rest in peace

[@vinegartom8380]

Best piece of advice that I ever saw Fred give on TV; ‘ Be a good lad and always do what your mam tells you to do’

[@roeng1368]

Fred used to say "The modern world stinks". He was right. Made all the worse for his passing.

[@kevmagnish7950]

A true working class hero R.I.P Fred

[@stestepney]

Thanks mate

[@weetyweety8264]

Exactly not like all the bums today

[@qpulse]

RIP a great man. Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of Fred's heros. Fred you were our hero. God bless you Sir.

[@SpiritualBeing100]

I was only just told that Fred's funeral was on KZbin -- thanks so much Steve - what a wonderful man Fred was - I shed a tear or two watching this. I honestly think that we will never see the likes of Fred again but it's great that he passed on so much knowledge to his sons. What a great loss. Love to his family xx

[@spinout3]

i was watching the bbc 2 series the fred dibnah story which was shown recently and got hooked straight away. what an amazing guy. i had no idea that he had passed away until i googled him. was glad to see he has made a lot of tv programmes, so hopefully i will be able to see a few of them on youtube. thank you for uploading this for the old fans, and the new ones like me.

[@stestepney]

Thanks mate ..

[@Jim-ok9zi]

It was only 2 weeks ago that I discovered Fred dibnah and can’t stop watching him. He was such a character and very intelligent. His work ethic would put most young people to shame. A true English man I bet he would never have guest that he would have been so admired all round the world all these years after his death. I watch this vid on the 24th October 2019 ..... Jim Australia 🇦🇺

[@angelahayes24]

🙂he was amazing ,I grew up watching him now I'm going to try to show him to my kids yet again they may be more interested now they are older

[@Jim-ok9zi]

@@angelahayes24 Thanks for replying 👍

[@albaproductions9602]

Fred was a very intelligent man.

[@stestepney]

Ya right there mate..cheers Steve..

[@harleythebrit6386]

A true Lancashire legend .. RIP Fred lad

[@PiperTMTotalWar]

A national treasure that will always be remembered

[@prodr0xxthefirst267]

I only learnt about Fred through a weird KZbin rabbit hole where I came across one of his chimney felling videos and now after watching this I can't help but shed a tear for such an inspiring and brave man, made of real stuff. I could only wish to experience a fathom of what he achieved in his life time. What a truly incredible man. RIP Fred.

[@robertgisthebest]

Can't believe it's been 12 years already. He was one if the only people worth watching on TV.

[@stestepney]

Thanks mate time fly's cheers Steve ..

[@willythewave]

15 1/2 now. :(

[@ozalba]

Been away from Britain 16 years, and didn't know Fred had died; taken too soon. This is just magnificent, thank you.

[@stestepney]

Thanks Duncan we lost a gooden there..cheers Steve..

[@Mark-lj1dj]

He's up there now in the great workshop in the sky. As he said, all he needs for eternity is some old engines and enough parts fo' mend of 'em

[@sugarbertie1143]

I've only just found this on YT. I've always admired Fred, I have his biography and never missed his TV programmes. When Fred left us we lost a true proper working class old school character. My family were either engine drivers, worked at the pit or at the steelworks and those industries all had similar characters to Fred. That generation were a different breed to now. God bless Fred's and all of their memories. The world is a much sadder place without them. RIP Fred.

[@stestepney]

Your right there mate i went to his place about 3 times,the last time i was there was not long before he past away he made me a brew and signed me a photo of him...what a man.....cheers Steve..

[@occamsrazor1474]

Fred spent his life literally closer to heaven than most.

[@subarutime5089]

I'll always look up to this man .

[@Tashyboy15]

A total one off was Fred. There was never anyone like him before, nor will there be again. A knowledgable man who never let his celebrity status go to his head. Would have loved to have met this gentleman.

[@odinshunter9297]

Another great one has left us. Fred vas a gem! RIP legend

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

Much loved and much missed. RIP Fred. You earned your rest.

[@christopherdaviddvan-hilto4495]

RIP Fred, They Broke The Mould After You Were Born. Thanks For The Happy Memories. From Chris in Derbyshire.

[@iamjacksrestlesssoul8665]

Amazing guy,could probably put up his own stairway to heaven

[@marian6593]

What a wonderful send off for a truly amazing man. Absolutely Beautiful 😪❤️

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

Fred was quite unique and a testament to times when engineers were allowed to be engineers and not tied up in H&S red tape! He also broke through the crust of TV company snobbery to be a TV star without [I guess] ever wanting that for himself. His ability to make things work through improvisation were legendary. Have a well earned rest Fred!! Ken

[@enriquemartincalleja2363]

he visto casi todos los videos de fred, aunque no entendia lo que decia, ya que yo no se ingles, si que comprendia todo el sentido y valor de lo que hacia, fue un hombre extraordinario y ejemplo para todos. descanse en paz.

[@TheMrgaztop]

It's as true as I stand me old mate. Everyone I know, love's Fred . And still today when people come round my drum they always want to have a lend of the Fred Dibnah collection. A unique man, a one off. Try replacing him? It will never happen. But we have Fred on film. So he will be seen by generation after generation. I hope his boys are looking after his gear.

[@shaunmills9862]

You earned my respect way back in the 1970s. A wonderful human being sadly gone like everything else. Beers free in heaven Fred. Did you like that. 🚜🍺🍻... RIP

[@TheMrgaztop]

Fred, you were loved and respected. London.

[@clarky2356]

I loved watching Fred dibnah exspecially his chimney blow downs with the fire

[@stestepney]

Thanks for your comments mate he was a one off cheers Steve ..

[@pilarmorin4405]

A type of person not long for this earth anymore, unfortunately! It gets real bad when you see an era go by... Nothing like it will replace it, gone for ever... He stood out, made a go of it... I guess the good man upstairs needs a fine one of kind steeple jack...

[@anythingoldmechanical]

I never knew him personally, but I absolutely loved this man, and all of his principles. A true one off, who shall never be forgotten.

[@vespasianlegx11]

Great funeral for a great man. A true one off. God bless you fred.

[@robhosking9399]

Fred You Were A Great Briton In Every Sense Of The Word. A Truly Inspirational Man With A Heart Of Gold! Always Remembered, Forever Admired. RIP Fred.

[@stestepney]

That's right Rob cheers Steve ..

[@plasticsman10]

A proper grafter to the end and took to his resting place by a steam engine, the perfect exit for fred. I can imagine him saying "WELL THAT WERE A CRACKIN SEND OFF WERNIT?" rip fred.

[@ktkktk6676]

I've been watching Fred's video and film footage all day long since gloriously coming across it this morning... Rest In Peace, Fred D.

[@stestepney]

Thanks mate ..

[@ktkktk6676]

stestepney Oh thank you for posting these and bringing me to the knowledge of this great fellow. :)

[@shammon1]

Wow. Imagine his family seeing the crowds knowing it was the respect for him.

[@stestepney]

Thanks mate ,yes we were all out there getting soaking wet but the man was worth it cheers Steve ..

[@stestepney]

@mp3ste Thanks mate i still watch him and never get tired of his programmes..Steve..

[@rybucksretro]

lasted 5 seconds then started crying top man Fred

[@willythewave]

I made it to @1:21 till I saw the steam roller. Old Betsy carrying him home without him operating her.

[@1911olympic]

Same here.... 😢

[@webbest121]

God bless a legend .rip Fred .x

[@rsrfm24]

Miss you Fred... great man,character ....Victorian intellectual, funny individual , life today ALL miss your generation. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙋🏻‍♂️x

[@Guvna07]

They don't make them like Fred anymore. A true English legend. He should of got a state funeral not Margaret Thatcher!

[@stestepney]

Thanks mate your right with what you say cheers Steve ..

[@philipmacdonald9449]

I 100% AGREE....LEGEND R.I.P

[@robhosking9399]

Totally Agree! Fred Was A Legend In His Own Lifetime. A Brilliant Craftsman. We Have Lost A True Hero.

[@weetyweety8264]

Spot on sir , God bless Mr DIBNAH RIP

[@doubleboost]

Thank you for sharing this with us

[@Sonicglen101]

He was a very cleaver and talented man who brought steam traction back to life and gave such enthusiasm to what he achieved god rest his soul a true legend

[@bigerch85]

Finally got his half a day out with the undertakers. Rip Fred. A proper working class bloke

[@jonnybbad453]

I bet he's upstairs now , sucking on a roll-up with muck under his nails , telling The Big Man that his chimney's need sorting . God bless ya Fred

[@ShevillMathers]

So in incredibly sad, at least another 20 years of life he never got to enjoy. I am 85, born same year as Fred, on Jan st, so can relate so well to his 66 years. R.I.P. great man, you are a legend in your own time. Britain is less for your passing, you and those like you are what made England great, no longer the case. Enjoy eternal piece with other great men who went before you. From Tasmania, a Leeds Yorkshireman who fully appreciates your wonderful contributions to society. Rest easy, Fred.

[@1979rhino]

R.I.P Fred such a nice man

[@animalmotherdk2649]

There will NEVER be another englishman like this man was NEVER. Your still well missed fred very much so xx.

[@delbertcast3543]

❤️ God bless you Fred 🌴

[@MarquisDeSang]

Canadian here (at least what is left of it), why isn't there a movie about his life yet?

[@mattrix2007]

What a guy. RIP Fred, your legacy will live on.

[@thethirdman2135]

Fred was a truly wonderful man

[@mikeymc3094]

Good nite God bless Fred. An honour to av watched u work mate R.I.P from a Scouser

[@kevingarry11]

A great man lancashire will always remember mr dibnah R.I.P

[@davidtye8874]

What a man ,true English man through and through,never to be replaced.I had to visit the grave and was so sad to see the way it’s been kept ,what’s wrong with this world ,a lack of respect is what the great Fred would say.I constantly watch his videos,listen to his lectures ,he’s left such a mark on me I have the desire to buy a steam roller and why not.His home should quite rightly been saved ,loved by all and cherished for all the wonderful things this man achieved,I personally visited his home and the feeling was magical,sad yet something I just had to do,his work shop holds so many memories for lots of people this should be saved at all costs. I so glad I made the journey.Hopefully one day I will meet Fred but not just yet,

[@neilbolger2679]

What a tribute. Going out with his old kettled road machines. Now he was a treasure

[@kevdadd1976]

I bet he would have never imagined so many people would be there to see him one last time. I found fred a couple weeks ago too an ill never look at another chimney without thinking of him. Ive been showing all my work buddies his videos he was an amazing man. Kevin from the 🇺🇸

[@eddiebirch2067]

We say he was old school here in England , my dad's generation, I'm 49 . Sadly Fred and his like are a dying breed ,, he was great wasn't he , glad you appreciate a proper man in the states too .

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Another diamond geezer leave us. RIP..

[@bretttempleman5373]

I've loved watching Fred over the years. Does anyone know the connection to the elephant and castle on his hearse

[@madmeerkat1158]

A great man, sadly missed. R.I.P.

[@cannonEDHA]

Such a fitting send off to a true gent rip fred you were an inspirational character to me and millions of others , thank you for all the knowledge you have passed on

[@mrh5505]

One of a kind Total respect and admiration of Fred . ❤️

[@mickeymunkchunk4512]

Great memories watching this man on tv with my dad who was a bit like him.

[@London1064]

Fred was a legend and a Top Man 👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@DOCTORDROTT]

Very sad day for me as I knew Fred, you must have been yards from me to film this, I was by the gate. A very wet day but a huge turn out

[@stestepney]

+james bolem Thanks James.Yes like you said a very sad day for us and the great man,i had been round to Fred's 3 or 4 times always made me a cup of tea Fred always had time for any one,still call and see him when i go to vist my partner in Tonge Cemetery ..cheers Steve ..

[@TheGodParticle]

Did you notice sheila grundys crocodile tears, whilst rubbing her hands after hearing the news that her inheritance will be over a million pounds. Typical gold digger..

[@terrycarter4459]

This man was a true Brit and not many likes for his funeral. I truly do not understand why.

[@eddiebirch2067]

I felt a bit bad pressing like for a funeral, maybe that's why

[@MrLookitspam]

I just saw Fred being a real profesional. And now I see his last. God bless him he was a working man and a man among men. And now he is higher then he’s ever been and looking down at all of us tethered to the ground.

[@kmag7122]

brilliant beautiful man God bless you 👍🇬🇧👍

[@theogdirkdiggler]

"Its gonna rain when I die" Layne Stayley

[@stestepney]

Thanks mate well it certainly rained this day cheers Steve ..

[@Fleischpeitsche555]

My absolute respect for this man and his performance. I would be happy, if I only had ten percent of his performance. I've only been watching his videos for a few days, but I can't express in words, how great my respect for him is. What a lifetime achievement. Regards from Germany. R.i.p Fred

[@stestepney]

Thanks Mucke he was one in a million a great man cheers Steve ..

[@ismailmiah1446]

Your lot tried killing him in Ww2! !!!!

[@Fleischpeitsche555]

@@ismailmiah1446 Sorry , I was born in 1978. Something that happened in the Second World War, unfortunately I can't help it. Unfortunately, I also have to live with the past, and as you can see here now, no distinction is made between the generation at that time and today's generation. I think you cannot compare today's Germany with that of the past. I am very sorry for what has happened in the past, but I cannot do anything about what happened before. It is a shame that you are always reduced to the past. I just tried to express my sympathy for this person, who did really great things, but unfortunately I'm then confronted with things that I had nothing to do with. It's sad that some people still think that way. You shouldn't forget the past, but you shouldn't take a look back. Have a nice day.

[@Somerset-In-The-Blood]

Wow what a send off I'm in tears just seen this,Fred would have loved it 🙂

[@gaggymott9159]

As a total a complete aside, the bells of the Cathedral seem to be ringing out loud. Where I live in Northern Ireland, a single 'muffled' bell tolls mournfully at funerals. Can anyone enlighten me, please?

[@leodi8293]

Gracias maestro!!

[@waynejarrell1]

Rip Fred. A down to earth humble man. Who was talented and much respected.

[@JM-cw1er]

😢 rest in peace Mr Dibnah 🇬🇧💙

[@markrushton3362]

What a man .a gentleman RIP.

[@SuperCoolbreeze4]

What an entertaining guy. Was telling my kids about him and found footage on here to show them.

[@harmzondag9596]

From Holland,I hope heaven is the limit,thanks man for everything.

[@stestepney]

Thanks for your comment mate cheers Steve ..

[@eltonlovell9898]

Always watch Fred clips before embarking on welding and building projects - working-class hero

[@metalman4141]

Fred you did us all proud what an amazing man

[@garyevans8116]

Fred a real true legend tough skill full I aspire for this he did it can't say that for every one

[@gingeristhebest21]

REST in Peace Lad you are a GREAT ENGLISHMAN

[@petewoodroffemusic]

How wonderful. What more could a human being want than to be thought of so highly by family, friends and even strangers! Better than any Royal event... Fred was more Rock n Roll than most of "em!

[@am409]

Ein echter HELD DER ARBEIT.....greets from germany,too...

[@eqcicil]

Wow you think this man was loved? Im a 39 year old American and I have always respected Fred! God bless his family and the UK.

[@stestepney]

Thanks mate he was a down to earth bloke cheers Steve ..

[@weetyweety8264]

God bless you to bro and thanks for your kind kind comment God bless you and your family and friends an pets sir AMEN

[@dave5litre462]

This made me think of my dad, he demolished old chimneys of local brick pits by hand climbing the chimneys by the internal ladders which were steel bars built into the inner walls then walking the rim with nothing but a modified miners pick which I still have one of them today along with his brick cleaning axe,in his demolishing days he cleaned well over 1.5 million bricks and held a record among his demolition mates for cleaning 6,800 brick in 5 hours only beaten by another mate who cleaned 7,400 bricks in 8 hours, incident i went to buy a truck and turned out to be one of my dads old colleagues and he gave my dad praise on many levels, my dad was known well locally just like Fred , so watching this rang a tear to my eyes R.I.P Fred and R.I.P to all the old demolishers who used muscle over machinery to demolish structures endangering their lives daily...

[@englishdave9986]

Grafter, Gentleman, Engineer, Provider, wot a bloke!

[@stestepney]

Correct mate cheers Steve..

[@stestepney]

Thanks ..cheers Steve..