Fred: The Definitive Biography Of Fred Dibnah

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A play titled The Demolition Man, based on his final years, was staged in 2011 at Bolton's Octagon Theatre. [107] Chaudhari, Saiqa (23 March 2016), "Life and times of Fred Dibnah celebrated by folk band The Lancashire Hotpots", The Bolton News , retrieved 17 March 2019

Dibnah was the Castaway on Desert Island Discs on 1 December 1991. [96] Death [ edit ] Dibnah's coffin being drawn along the streets of Bolton Fred Dibnah's grave in Tonge Cemetery However, the strain of living with a man so dedicated to his hobbies began to take its toll on his wife:

Bunyan, Nigel (17 November 2004), "Steam-powered funeral for Fred Dibnah", The Telegraph, London , retrieved 28 October 2009 Volunteers at the Victorian town remember Fred in his trademark flat cap or waistcoat downing two pints of stout and talking passionately about the heritage engines. Graduation Summer 2000", RGU News Article, Robert Gordon University, 3 August 2000, archived from the original on 27 September 2007 , retrieved 20 October 2009 Dibnah was praised by many notable British people. After reporting on his death, television presenter Peter Sissons remarked: "They don't make them like that any more". Comedian Peter Kay said: "It's very sad news. He was one of a kind and now he has gone I think there will be no one else like him. He was enthusiastic about a way of life that has virtually disappeared now." Brian Tetlow, chairman of the Bolton and District Civic Trust, said: "He's unique, not just to Bolton but to Britain and the world. Our thoughts are with his wife and children." [103]

This book is my memoires of all the good times I had with Fred, how he coped with fame, life in the public eye, how he coped when he became ill," she said. Fred loved Shropshire and he was fascinated by the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway. He just loved being here." Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre items sold at auction", BBC News, 18 March 2018 , retrieved 18 March 2018Town says farewell to Fred Dibnah". Bolton Evening News. 8 November 2004. Archived from the original on 23 June 2012 . Retrieved 3 June 2013– via freddibnah.co.uk. Dibnah died on 6November 2004, after suffering from cancer for three years. [97] He was 66 years old. [41] [98] It's more of the human interest story. I just think he is somebody people could relate to because he said things in such easy terms and made engineering interesting. I was slightly nervous shaking hands with the Queen. She asked me if I was still climbing chimneys. It beats me how she keeps tabs on everybody. I never thought I would be receiving an MBE.

Fred was made an MBE in the 2003 New Year's Honours list for his services to heritage and broadcasting.Television Nominations 1979", Past Winners and Nominees, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, 1979, archived from the original on 15 January 2009 , retrieved 19 October 2009 Sometimes he'll have busted his thumb because he's hit it with a hammer; you couldn't really expect him then to come in and start doing things in the house. I just don't think it's fair though, I think you've got to strike a balance and I think ours is about 90/10. Me for 90 per cent of the housework and Fred for 10." [68]