Product Description

Born in 1938 into an England which in his view has been going downhill ever since, Fred Dibnah has always been one to do things properly, whether climbing hundreds of feet to clean, repair or even destroy his beloved chimneys, or taking 14 years to restore his 1912 steamroller to its original glory. In this book he shares his experiences as a steeplejack, his love of machinery of all types, and his forthright views on life in general.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #230521 in Books
• Published on: 1996-08-29
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

About the Author
Don Haworth was a writer and television producer. During the 1970s and 80s he won many awards for his radio drama, but it was his television documentaries that brought him most recognition. Of over 300 films, he made 19 about Fred Dibnah, with whom he shares his north country background. The first, in 1979, was shown to great acclaim and won a BAFTA award for Best Documentary.

Customer Reviews

Old book with New title and cover
Excellent book for Fred's fans BUT if you have 'The Fred Dibnah Story' by Don Haworth BBC 1993..it is the same book

A fascinating man
Fred is such a character and reading this book is infectious - I found myself reading the text in a Bolton accent. Recommended reading for everyone, even if not interested in steam engines.