Fred Dibnah

[White Noise]

I know there are lots of Fred fans on here . I just wandered how many of you knew that you could have a 2 hr guided tour of his old home and yard . I didnt know about it until my lady booked it for me . What an amazing and worthwhile trip . Get yourself down to Bolton people .

[skyhuck]

Is his son there???

[White Noise]

Is his son there???

 

No he's not . The Tour Guide was very informative and funny with some really good banter . His Fred impressions were great Some of the buildings in Bolton as you know are beautiful . Just thought I would tell others of my great day out .

[Hardyspicer]

its a long way for me to go but it would be well worth it im sure

[skyhuck]

I always intended going to Fred's yard with the timber trailer full of fire wood for his steam engine, but his untimely death scuppered that.

 

Defiantly some where I would love to visit.

[Ian C]

Life long FD fan here, did know about the tour and keep meaning to do it.

[Garyjp]

thanks for the heads up..defo now on my things to do list!

[White Noise]

Yes give it a go especially huck and ics as its close to you pair . Anyone traveling just stay over at the Travel Lodge . Got loads of pics . Top idea huck timber trailer he'd of loved that . Interesting point theres a few pics of old husky saws but no stihls

[Hanser]

Guess the Stihls are still out there working somewhere

[renewablejohn]

If your a Dibnah fan and visit Bolton its worth a slight detour to Darwen to see the classic chimney Fred climbed with the massive overhangs. Its only when your at the base of the chimney you realise the scale. Certainly a good challenge for any climbers.

 

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[/ame] Edited March 9, 2015 by renewablejohn