Fred Dibnah's Funeral 16/11/2004

[@leemarsh3569]

I worked on the traction engine with him a few times and went over the Forth Road bridge on the trailer pulled by the engine. Stayed in the caravan to get up all night to keep the lanky boiler lit for his open day. He trusted me and that meant everything

[@triple6758]

The Undertaker finally got his half day. RIP Mr Dibnah.

[@michaelfleetwood8512]

😂 😂 😂 - such a good narrator and so easy to listen to - not forgetting his ingenious inventions - and even "Donald" is a kinda icon now - I love it !!!

[@wulfgar6749]

Fred Dibnah was the real deal an old fashion steeplejack who did everything by the Victorian book, but he was also about preserving Britain's industrial heritage and steam in general, I only wish I met the man himself but at least I've visited his house earlier this year where he spend his lifetime's work doing what he loved R.I.P

[@apislapis]

I think we should consider that Fred was much more than a 'Steeplejack' as per the blue plaques and encyclopaedia entries. He was a lover and enthusiast of steam, he was an artist, a builder, an entertainer and the thing I love about Fred the most he was an educator. He told stories in simple terms and in doing so conveyed the message to a larger audience. His enthusiasm and appreciation for the workmanship of our forebears was totally infectious. There will never be another Fred Dibnah, but I hope in the future, there are similar folk who light up our TV and our lives with their enthusiasm for their subject and life in general or else telly will be exceedingly dull! RIP Fred.

[@michaelfleetwood8512]

Well said !!

[@michaelfleetwood8512]

Fred Dibnah's temperament, principles, philosophies, work ethic and craftsmanship are a learning curve for all - top bloke!!!

[@boywithadolphin]

So sad never to have met him. Wonderful man

[@louiseblack3337]

I met him at netley marsh steam rally many years ago. Awesome chap who made time for everyone that wanted his attention.

[@glennfrance]

To have spent an evening in a pub with Fred would have been ideal.

[@christopherdale7017]

I was on holiday in the UK at the time had I known I would of attend long live the memory of Fred Dibnah a wonderful man.

[@redkop510]

Can remember my Dad watching him when I was younger. My Dad has since passed RIP..I appreciate why he watched and liked him now as I have gotten older..a legend of a fella just like my Dad.

[@louiseblack3337]

My dad always watched him too and also died at age 66 from lung cancer. 66 seems to be a regular age to pop off from this

[@redkop510]

@@louiseblack3337 Not really old is it to be fair...and then you see reports saying people are living longer these days...not in my circle they aren't.hopefully our Dads are in a better place now.

[@kamikazekaos]

So sad I remembered watching his TV series back then. Extrudory person touched everybody hearts ,I m watching this 2020 and still feel the need to know about him more than ever. Gods tears was raining down on him as he passed on through his iron kingdom. RIP Good person

[@tazman572]

I discovered Fred's videos on here a couple of weeks ago. Never heard of the man before that, but then again I'm Canadian. To me, Fred was fearless the way he climbed all of those chimneys. Would have loved to see his workshop and all of his steam machines. His talents are unsurpassed in my books. I would have loved to meet h and have a pint with him listening to some of his adventures. You are sorely missed Fred. RIP.

[@robburnett8329]

I met Fred when I was 13 ish at a steam fair. He immediately felt like an uncle. Great man.

[@andrewhudson5621]

Huh huh huh, did ya like that !! Great man, didn't make telly soon enough, sadly missed, even though I've seen it all before I still put KZbin on and watch Fred.

[@TheTreegodfather]

Thank you for having posted this.

[@Sameoldfitup]

"Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one's head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no tomorrow. To forget time, to forgive life, to be at peace." Oscar Wilde.

[@tonymontana897]

Fred was Man of all Men. I wish I had met him. He went too early. R.I.P. Fred Dibnah

[@garrytaylor3315]

A ledgend

[@robpeterson753]

I am certain Fred was looking down on these extraordinary proceedings with a pint and a smoke, saying, this is how it is done. "Did you like that"? RIP Fred.

[@DarrenVelSatis]

blimey what a send off, he would have been proud of all that

[@Trek001]

One thing I remember very well about his funeral was all of the watch of the fire station standing in full uniform with the engines outside with lights on Its funny, but that is the enduring thing I remember about it

[@AMentorway4u]

Beautiful send off to a Beautiful soul. RIP Mr Fred

[@joetaylor1764]

No stop off at the pub? Great fella, lovely family, RIP Fred.

[@MillwallOlly]

God bless Fred. RIP

[@mrb5590]

Fred would of loved this 😀

[@Sterlingjob]

Very sad, will be missed.

[@marksavage1108]

A tower of a character,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, fallen.

[@MegaNavek]

I’ll always remember Fred with affection.....i doff my cap sir...

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

my cap is doffed too and any thing else i can doff Fred was the man i wanted to be.

[@kippersniffer3699]

Respect fred

[@buxmlebee4341]

Good bye fred dibnah 😭

[@doctorsocrates4413]

RIP fred.

[@rawbacon]

I'd rather fall than die from 3 years of cancer.

[@bluecollar58]

The real Funeral will be held at Freds favorite Pub later that day.

[@jonpettet7085]

Hi what pub was that?

[@DavidSmith-em3gt]

God bless àllisonx

[@tonymontana897]

By the way... Wasn't his steam roller called Alison ? Who is Betsy ???

[@elmongoose]

He renamed his steam roller betsy after his mother when he divorced his wife Alison

[@robertusa1234]

@@elmongoose wifes come and go but you mother is forever

[@elmongoose]

@@robertusa1234 that's the one mate

[@bigchris80]

Proper funeral, for a proper man. Typical north west weather.

[@richardgriffin5114]

Well.E were a grand old feller