If everyone adopted Fred's attitude and work ethic Britain would be great again.
@downhill24012 жыл бұрын
A truly self-made man of greatness! I will always remember him with respect.
@rsrfm243 жыл бұрын
Miss you Fred! Raining ...still miss you!! RIP Fred! Beautiful procession. Peace to you and best wishes to your family!! 🙋🏻♂️🏴👏❤️
@mattpucci20655 жыл бұрын
Legend of a man a national treasure.i take my hat off to the man.r.i.p fred ur still a very much loved man by all ur fans ..
@markvines73086 жыл бұрын
I'm an Aussie and I only discovered Fred earlier this year. It's men like Fred that make me proud of my English heritage. Men of this calibre are rare these days. Thank you so much for posting these, I feel I've paid my final respect now.
@stestepney6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate like Fred said they don't make um like that anymore cheers Steve ..
@markvines73086 жыл бұрын
@@stestepney Cheers for the sub mate, I see you like your trains. I'm no big buff, but I was fortunate enough to be living in a town on the Indian Pacific line when the Flying Scotsman toured out here many years ago. It's certainly a sight to see. I was also lucky enough to travel England back in 2001-2, and took a ride on the steam train at Kidderminster while I was there. I love the history your country has. I look forward to having a look through your videos.
@stestepney6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate nice to hear you have seen Scotsman she is running at The ELR (Bury) on the 5-6-7-8 of this month i will be out there doing the video i only live about 10 mile away at (Bolton). Have watched some video's from Aussie Land (The Great Race) very interesting. Glad to hear you have watched some of my vids. I live a few miles away from Fred's house i called round about 3 times before he died he was a genuine bloke cheers Steve ..
@paulembleton30875 жыл бұрын
I still whatch his documentaries on KZbin .i grew up seeing fred on tv.wish there was more people like him around today its 2019 what would fred have made of this .country right now rest in peace great man
@jennylast314910 жыл бұрын
Fearless, inventive,entertaining, a really lovely bloke never be another like you, RIP Fred.
@tonygriffiths24856 жыл бұрын
Brought a tear. So many people, just proves the respect and love most of us had for a wonderful man. Love him to bits personally. Fred puts a capital 'B' in British engineering. Only discovered this just now and watch all three straight off. The weather ran true, but Fred would have loved it am sure. "A reit decent bloke ?" Norraaaff ! R.I.P. Fred and THANKYOU.
@stestepney6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate like you said all that rain but still the people turned up to respect the man cheers Steve ..
@momiah18955 жыл бұрын
Loved watching this man at work
@smithyboi213 жыл бұрын
incredible man, an example to us all, RIP Fred.
@mrhiide13 жыл бұрын
I'm sure he would be proud of both of his son's and the one driving his traction engine carrying his coffin :)
@doak48862 жыл бұрын
Respectful condolences from across the pond for this one of a kind great man. You should be very proud to have been his home.
@doubleboost13 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this I feel sure Fred would be most pleased that it was pissing down
@SyG216 жыл бұрын
Rained off the job so he could work on his engine.
@joshc16305 жыл бұрын
RIP Fred what a true inspiration and such a great man you was RIP
@MCFCRussSinfin19795 жыл бұрын
the last of a dying breed, RIP Fred
@robinday470110 жыл бұрын
Fred dibnah was a clever man its a shame hes gone ive meet his two sons roger and jack
@yampydoo12313 жыл бұрын
RIP Fred pity some of the scum of today do not sit and see what a real hard working man was . this guy was a true legend
@yuggie18 жыл бұрын
A truly great man and an inspiration to us all THANK YOU Fred R.I.P
@guitarplayerforu12 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Fred you was a inspiration to many, i own all your DVDs, i sure have learnt a lot from you in the programmes, ill miss you lots Fred, can't believe 7 and half years have passed since you unfortunately passed away! At least jack & roger have Betsy still, the other engine was sold for some reason but its gone to someone still in the northwest, fred would of wanted a caring owner to have his engine when he passed and it happened. he would be sad that jack/roger never inherited it!
@mickd69427 жыл бұрын
a fitting send of for a great man
@stestepney7 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate Yes the town did him proud cheers Steve ..
@gazmini8113 жыл бұрын
LOVE YA FRED it breaks my heart to see this footage you are a legend RIP
@gollumclawtooth13 жыл бұрын
Just one of the greatest men in history,a true human being,he was born after his time ,he shuold have been born in the 1800s
@tomstables53528 жыл бұрын
Amazing man he was
@stestepney8 жыл бұрын
Your right there mate cheers Steve ..
@Geeza36 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Sir. F. Didnah. I hope you are at Peace, I wish we could've met n had a chat over a pint or two xXx Rest now Beloved Fred xXx
@spleeeen4it7 жыл бұрын
What a lovely, genuine bloke he was. RIP.
@unclealbert768910 жыл бұрын
proper working class and as it should be he got a right royal send off
@kittyrichardson685 жыл бұрын
I am trying to find as many videos as I can of Fred. He seemed like he was a very happy man.
@stestepney5 жыл бұрын
He wad that cheers Steve..
@brianwalmsley4476 жыл бұрын
What a great turnout for Fred sadly missed
@davidhotchkiss87666 жыл бұрын
proud to have known you you have earned your place on heaven god bless
@casper12407 жыл бұрын
A very British Mon , RIP Fred Lad
@Min-xm8tp8 жыл бұрын
Very much missed, thank you Fred.
@vincentneale26209 жыл бұрын
One of the greats
@kevinmarkey94416 жыл бұрын
eternal rest grant unto fred o lord and let perpetual light shine apon him amen 💖
@stestepney12 жыл бұрын
Yep i spotted it when i was stood waiting in the rain....thanks Steve..
@adrianjohnlouis15 жыл бұрын
Great send off for a Great man! "Did ya like that"
@tourama7 жыл бұрын
RIP Fred you were class
@DamiensTrainsandTravels12 жыл бұрын
RIP Fred
@scottroofer49757 жыл бұрын
Bolton roofer here respect Fred yea
@tooyoungtobeold87565 жыл бұрын
Very emotional.
@stestepney5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate cheers Steve ..
@davidanderson45387 жыл бұрын
I have watched this many times and always find it emotional. Anybody know the significance of the elephant on freds hearse? R.I.P fred a true diamond.
@stestepney7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and comment David click on link below cheers Steve www.bolton.org.uk/elephants.html
@davidanderson45387 жыл бұрын
As you probably guessed im not a local.my question may have seemed rather lame in my ignorance. So I hope all who view will not give me a hard time.Thanks steve for your very informed response. Still say R.I.P Fred.
@stestepney12 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate..Steve
@urbanvisiondronesuk51936 жыл бұрын
a true legend, fred would of been very proud,,, R.I.P FRED A TRUE GENT GOD BLESS
@stestepney13 жыл бұрын
@nylonTS Hi i did notice the sign and zoomed in on it but decided not to use it on the upload well spotted..thanks steve..
@Dusty3577 жыл бұрын
RIP LEDGEND
@Jeffybonbon13 жыл бұрын
Steve I think it was best left as it was and you were right Great video and thanks for posting it
@stestepney13 жыл бұрын
@lapistola28 I don't think they have anything to do with the business, as far as i know they live in the Isle of Man and i think the house (museum) is private concern..thanks Steve..
@pauloflynn33655 жыл бұрын
A legend. Not sure what to make of BETFRED on the premises in the background. Seems appropriate. RIP.
@neilbolger26792 жыл бұрын
He particularly loved these old kettles. Guess that why and interest in the railway kettles too. But mostly these old pieces of engineering . Tribute to Bolton's treasure
@marky99213 жыл бұрын
R I P fred.
5 жыл бұрын
When you hear a rumble in the sky, thatl be Fred playing with his steam engines.
@doncollins7866 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace, Sir
@stestepney6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@meta42827 жыл бұрын
4:25 - who the heck does that man think he is shouting at the motorists like that.
@darrenherbert8767 жыл бұрын
like in the background it says BETFRED!
@stestepney7 жыл бұрын
Yes i noticed that cheers Steve ..
@TheParachaz3 жыл бұрын
You do know that stands for “Best of English Tradesmen - Fred”
@stestepney12 жыл бұрын
I think he would be proud of them but i dont think he would be happy to know that one of his beloved engines has been sold..thanks Steve..
@stestepney12 жыл бұрын
Yes i think the names are right..thanks Steve..
@stestepney13 жыл бұрын
@leedsjoiner thanks mate..it' true what you say..Steve..
@stestepney13 жыл бұрын
@yampydoo123 a legend and a gentleman...thanks steve..
@stestepney13 жыл бұрын
@marky992 Thanks mate lets hope he can RIP...Steve..
@chrismarshall72205 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if his first wife Alison and his three girls went ??
@redlabel39776 жыл бұрын
love the landie , it was his trademark .
@dogboymalone115 жыл бұрын
SAD.
@TheJohnscot4 жыл бұрын
Did you spot the name of the bookie?
@leedsjoiner13 жыл бұрын
exelent he will be well missed
@smiffy107112 жыл бұрын
Not too sure about the daughters, but jack and roger do seem to have engineering in their blood. Search elsewhere on youtube, to see them as grown men, still playing with these huge toys! I'm sure others could correct me, the youngest Roger, is now 22 years old?
@the.parks.of.no.return4 жыл бұрын
The end of an era
@bigworld94067 жыл бұрын
Great man
@stestepney13 жыл бұрын
@lillabethsmum Yes its sad..but we all have our memories of him...thanks Steve..
@Jeffybonbon13 жыл бұрын
did you noticethe sign BETFRED RIP fred you are missed
@matthewwhittington76625 жыл бұрын
Fred would have quietly chuckled at the havoc caused to the traffic as he dragged on his roll up,was it true his coffin was made from 5/8th boiler plate and had its own safety certificate reminds me of me own gramp can imagine them both chatting drinking pints and tea bye both.
@andrewdaley30815 жыл бұрын
I think he would have laughed at that bronze statue it looks nothing like him. Andy England 🇬🇧
@stestepney13 жыл бұрын
@smithyboi2 Thanks mate...Steve..
@stestepney13 жыл бұрын
@doubleboost youre right there mate....thanks steve..
@stestepney13 жыл бұрын
@timetochill666 Thanks mate...Steve..
@TheIramzi5 жыл бұрын
Rip sadar
@busman20004 жыл бұрын
Fred sadly the angles broke the pattern and there won't be another like you. You are Unique and I mean that in a loving way. It is a great shame I never got the chance to meet you, who knows you might have cured my fear of heights. I hope they nab the buggars the ransacked your workshop and desecrated Betsy and the steam tractor. I hope they end up being sentenced to a years community service at a steam preservation trust, chipping clinker off the inside of boilers. RIP Dr Fred Your the best medicine for broken boiler.
@ethics33 жыл бұрын
Pssst ... Its spelled " angels ". If you get this comment , go ahead and do the correction, and ill then delete my comment to you . You wrote a very nice comment . ps' I make the same mistake too sometimes Drop me a reply so i know to come back and delete
@mrhiide13 жыл бұрын
Jack and Roger i for got there names :P I hope there doing well anyway :)
@nipperparr67095 жыл бұрын
Jack his son pulling his Dad's coffin with his steam engine
@topbanana84386 жыл бұрын
just realised the traction engine carrying Fred is the second 1 he bought for £2300 late 70s as seen in the series . good to see he completed it as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5-raJatZdafZ6s 9.37
@stestepney6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and comment mate his first engine never made it to the church it broke down after the market cheers Steve ..
@Hellsconsort13 жыл бұрын
Looks like he had a good send off. Hopefully in the style he'd of liked.
@bilgeratjim5 жыл бұрын
Why are people clapping? It's not a fucking parade.
@cyclebolton12 жыл бұрын
Jacks 26
@johnwalsh36357 жыл бұрын
What are they applauding? It's a funeral, not a circus!
@stestepney7 жыл бұрын
Why not applaud a great man cheers Steve ..
@johnwalsh36357 жыл бұрын
stestepney Indeed why not, when a man is alive. When he is dead, total silence is the supreme demonstration of respect.
@craigfulton33166 жыл бұрын
John Walsh according to who mate ? Is there some form of rules for funerals or is it just your opinion, people show respect in many different ways and I don't think anybody has the right to say what is right or wrong.
@johnwalsh36356 жыл бұрын
Craig Fulton I can give my opinion. I did not make a rule or pass a law. There is still some freedom of speech in the UK, is there not? Or has all free speech been banned now?
@stestepney4 жыл бұрын
@@willythewave That's sad to hear tell them to get a life before they die cheers Steve ..
@CAVERN12346 жыл бұрын
That's got to be the worst statue Iv ever seen
@stestepney6 жыл бұрын
Yes they should have made it life size cheers Steve ..