The former home of Fred Dibnah (SteepleJack)
Who was born & raised in Bolton,
Lancashire he spent is life working on tall industrial chimneys and church steeples using traditional climbing techniques without modern safety gear
Died 6th Nov 2004
#Photography #Photo #FredDibnah #Steeplejack
Who was born & raised in Bolton,
Lancashire he spent is life working on tall industrial chimneys and church steeples using traditional climbing techniques without modern safety gear
Died 6th Nov 2004
#Photography #Photo #FredDibnah #Steeplejack
September 7, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The former home of Fred Dibnah (SteepleJack)
Who was born & raised in Bolton,
Lancashire he spent is life working on tall industrial chimneys and church steeples using traditional climbing techniques without modern safety gear
Died 6th Nov 2004
#Photography #Photo #FredDibnah #Steeplejack
Who was born & raised in Bolton,
Lancashire he spent is life working on tall industrial chimneys and church steeples using traditional climbing techniques without modern safety gear
Died 6th Nov 2004
#Photography #Photo #FredDibnah #Steeplejack
"I’ve never fell off a big chimney. You only fall off one of them once."
6 Sept 1979, Fred Dibnah was introduced to the nation. A legendary steeplejack, engineer & TV personality he became a working-class hero for his work on chimneys & his passion for Britain's industrial heritage. #FredDibnah
6 Sept 1979, Fred Dibnah was introduced to the nation. A legendary steeplejack, engineer & TV personality he became a working-class hero for his work on chimneys & his passion for Britain's industrial heritage. #FredDibnah
September 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
"I’ve never fell off a big chimney. You only fall off one of them once."
6 Sept 1979, Fred Dibnah was introduced to the nation. A legendary steeplejack, engineer & TV personality he became a working-class hero for his work on chimneys & his passion for Britain's industrial heritage. #FredDibnah
6 Sept 1979, Fred Dibnah was introduced to the nation. A legendary steeplejack, engineer & TV personality he became a working-class hero for his work on chimneys & his passion for Britain's industrial heritage. #FredDibnah
#TakingABreakFromFilming
British TV personality, steeplejack and engineer, #FredDibnah with his Landrover 🚘 (c1980).
British TV personality, steeplejack and engineer, #FredDibnah with his Landrover 🚘 (c1980).
May 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
#TakingABreakFromFilming
British TV personality, steeplejack and engineer, #FredDibnah with his Landrover 🚘 (c1980).
British TV personality, steeplejack and engineer, #FredDibnah with his Landrover 🚘 (c1980).
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 2 of 6, Mills and Factories
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This episode traces the development of Britain's textile industry.
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 2 of 6, Mills and Factories
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This episode traces the development of Britain's textile industry.
BBC Two - Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Mills and Factories
Fred traces the development of Britain's textile industry.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 8, 2026 at 5:28 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 2 of 6, Mills and Factories
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This episode traces the development of Britain's textile industry.
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 2 of 6, Mills and Factories
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This episode traces the development of Britain's textile industry.
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 1 of 6, Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 1 of 6, Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
BBC Two - Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Wind, Water and Steam
Fred Dibnah examines the early use of wind and water power.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 1 of 6, Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 1 of 6, Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 5 of 6, Bridges and Tunnels
#FredDibnah looks at some of the great achievements in civil engineering, from the earliest wrought iron suspension bridge to the Channel Tunnel.
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 5 of 6, Bridges and Tunnels
#FredDibnah looks at some of the great achievements in civil engineering, from the earliest wrought iron suspension bridge to the Channel Tunnel.
The design of the Clifton Suspension Bridge was decided by a competition in 1829.
When the 22 entries were whittled down to 5, engineer Thomas Telford was asked to decide which entry would be built.
Telford instead dismissed all the entries and insisted that his own should win.
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When the 22 entries were whittled down to 5, engineer Thomas Telford was asked to decide which entry would be built.
Telford instead dismissed all the entries and insisted that his own should win.
1/2
April 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 5 of 6, Bridges and Tunnels
#FredDibnah looks at some of the great achievements in civil engineering, from the earliest wrought iron suspension bridge to the Channel Tunnel.
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 5 of 6, Bridges and Tunnels
#FredDibnah looks at some of the great achievements in civil engineering, from the earliest wrought iron suspension bridge to the Channel Tunnel.
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 4 of 6, Places of Work
#FredDibnah tours Britain's great building feats. In Chatham he visits one of the UK's oldest dockyards, while in Leeds he discovers an early form of fireproofing
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 4 of 6, Places of Work
#FredDibnah tours Britain's great building feats. In Chatham he visits one of the UK's oldest dockyards, while in Leeds he discovers an early form of fireproofing
'Traditionell'
#FotoVorschlag
Ropery im Historic Dockyard, Chatham/UK.
Hier werden heute noch Seile hergestellt.
#FotoVorschlag
Ropery im Historic Dockyard, Chatham/UK.
Hier werden heute noch Seile hergestellt.
March 31, 2026 at 5:52 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 4 of 6, Places of Work
#FredDibnah tours Britain's great building feats. In Chatham he visits one of the UK's oldest dockyards, while in Leeds he discovers an early form of fireproofing
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 4 of 6, Places of Work
#FredDibnah tours Britain's great building feats. In Chatham he visits one of the UK's oldest dockyards, while in Leeds he discovers an early form of fireproofing
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 2 of 6, Houses & Palaces
#FredDibnah visits Hampton Court Palace & Cragside, one of the first homes to have electric lighting. He also examines restoration work on a C15th manor house.
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 2 of 6, Houses & Palaces
#FredDibnah visits Hampton Court Palace & Cragside, one of the first homes to have electric lighting. He also examines restoration work on a C15th manor house.
Autumn at Cragside, Northumberland.
Looking up to the house at Cragside near the iron bridge.
#Northumberland
#Gardens
#LandscapePhotography
#PalacesandGardens
#Seasons
Looking up to the house at Cragside near the iron bridge.
#Northumberland
#Gardens
#LandscapePhotography
#PalacesandGardens
#Seasons
March 25, 2026 at 5:55 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 2 of 6, Houses & Palaces
#FredDibnah visits Hampton Court Palace & Cragside, one of the first homes to have electric lighting. He also examines restoration work on a C15th manor house.
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 2 of 6, Houses & Palaces
#FredDibnah visits Hampton Court Palace & Cragside, one of the first homes to have electric lighting. He also examines restoration work on a C15th manor house.
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 1 of 6, Forts and Castles
Steeplejack #FredDibnah tours Britain's engineering marvels. This edition visits Warwick, Edinburgh and Conwy to explore the development of the fortress.
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 1 of 6, Forts and Castles
Steeplejack #FredDibnah tours Britain's engineering marvels. This edition visits Warwick, Edinburgh and Conwy to explore the development of the fortress.
BBC Two - Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments, Forts and Castles
Fred explores the development of the fortress, visiting Warwick, Edinburgh and Conwy.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 24, 2026 at 6:19 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 1 of 6, Forts and Castles
Steeplejack #FredDibnah tours Britain's engineering marvels. This edition visits Warwick, Edinburgh and Conwy to explore the development of the fortress.
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Ep 1 of 6, Forts and Castles
Steeplejack #FredDibnah tours Britain's engineering marvels. This edition visits Warwick, Edinburgh and Conwy to explore the development of the fortress.
#FredDibnah
Selfish bastard but fuck me...balls of steel.
Selfish bastard but fuck me...balls of steel.
a man wearing a hat and overalls is pointing at the camera with makeagif.com written below him
ALT: a man wearing a hat and overalls is pointing at the camera with makeagif.com written below him
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February 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM
#FredDibnah
Selfish bastard but fuck me...balls of steel.
Selfish bastard but fuck me...balls of steel.
One of the last chimneys Fred Dibnah worked on in Barrow Bridge, Bolton is up for Sale - can this fella turn into a cafe?
Wish him well... it's a great video whatever happens ....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoBM...
#FredDibnah
Wish him well... it's a great video whatever happens ....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoBM...
#FredDibnah
i turned an abandoned chimney into a cozy cafe
YouTube video by lukedagnall
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
One of the last chimneys Fred Dibnah worked on in Barrow Bridge, Bolton is up for Sale - can this fella turn into a cafe?
Wish him well... it's a great video whatever happens ....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoBM...
#FredDibnah
Wish him well... it's a great video whatever happens ....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoBM...
#FredDibnah
One day soon there will be fewer people in America who have not made a #FredDibnah reaction video than those who have. The Fred Dibnah Reaction Video industry is absolutely booming.
youtube.com/watch?v=s7PD...
youtube.com/watch?v=s7PD...
THIS MAN TOOK DOWN A CHIMNEY BY HAND?! Fred Dibnah (1979) | AMERICANS REACT
YouTube video by RegenerationNationTV
youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
One day soon there will be fewer people in America who have not made a #FredDibnah reaction video than those who have. The Fred Dibnah Reaction Video industry is absolutely booming.
youtube.com/watch?v=s7PD...
youtube.com/watch?v=s7PD...
#Lancashire
#Lancashireday
#Freddibnah
#Blackburnrovers
Happy Lancashire Day to all from the Red Rose county, especially those exiled in enemy territory 😉🌹🤎🥧🍺🏭
#Lancashireday
#Freddibnah
#Blackburnrovers
Happy Lancashire Day to all from the Red Rose county, especially those exiled in enemy territory 😉🌹🤎🥧🍺🏭
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
#Lancashire
#Lancashireday
#Freddibnah
#Blackburnrovers
Happy Lancashire Day to all from the Red Rose county, especially those exiled in enemy territory 😉🌹🤎🥧🍺🏭
#Lancashireday
#Freddibnah
#Blackburnrovers
Happy Lancashire Day to all from the Red Rose county, especially those exiled in enemy territory 😉🌹🤎🥧🍺🏭
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain
Ep 5 of 6, Building the Canals
In his exploration of the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain, #FredDibnah looks at the construction of the canal network
#Canals
Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain
Ep 5 of 6, Building the Canals
In his exploration of the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain, #FredDibnah looks at the construction of the canal network
#Canals
BBC Two - Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain, Building the Canals
Fred Dibnah looks at the construction of the canal network.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain
Ep 5 of 6, Building the Canals
In his exploration of the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain, #FredDibnah looks at the construction of the canal network
#Canals
Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain
Ep 5 of 6, Building the Canals
In his exploration of the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain, #FredDibnah looks at the construction of the canal network
#Canals
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 5 of 6, Railways
#FredDibnah visits the North East, which is rich in railway history, and gets to ride on the footplate and stoke the boiler of a Black Five at Llangollen Railway.
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 5 of 6, Railways
#FredDibnah visits the North East, which is rich in railway history, and gets to ride on the footplate and stoke the boiler of a Black Five at Llangollen Railway.
BBC Two - Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Railways
Fred admires Stephenson's original Locomotive No 1 at Darlington Railway Museum.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 5 of 6, Railways
#FredDibnah visits the North East, which is rich in railway history, and gets to ride on the footplate and stoke the boiler of a Black Five at Llangollen Railway.
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 5 of 6, Railways
#FredDibnah visits the North East, which is rich in railway history, and gets to ride on the footplate and stoke the boiler of a Black Five at Llangollen Railway.
It’s one year since the release of #HomeSounds. From #FredDibnah to #DaphneOram, Belgian beaches to a platform at (Edinburgh) #Waverley station and all manner of diy #synth prodding, it was great fun to make. Thanks to all who have listened to it :-) voltagepoetryproject.bandcamp.com/album/home-s...
home sounds [ALBUM], by Voltage Poetry Project
9 track album
voltagepoetryproject.bandcamp.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:25 AM
It’s one year since the release of #HomeSounds. From #FredDibnah to #DaphneOram, Belgian beaches to a platform at (Edinburgh) #Waverley station and all manner of diy #synth prodding, it was great fun to make. Thanks to all who have listened to it :-) voltagepoetryproject.bandcamp.com/album/home-s...
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 2 of 6, Mills and Factories
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry.
#TextileTuesday
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 2 of 6, Mills and Factories
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry.
#TextileTuesday
BBC Two - Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Mills and Factories
Fred traces the development of Britain's textile industry.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 2 of 6, Mills and Factories
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry.
#TextileTuesday
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 2 of 6, Mills and Factories
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry.
#TextileTuesday
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 1 of 6, Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 1 of 6, Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
BBC Two - Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Wind, Water and Steam
Fred Dibnah examines the early use of wind and water power.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
7pm TODAY on @BBCFOUR
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 1 of 6, Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Ep 1 of 6, Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by #FredDibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
3pm to 5pm TODAY on #Yesterday
From 1999, the first 4 of 6 episodes of the Documentary📺 “FRED DIBNAH's INDUSTRIAL AGE” celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage. Presented by #FredDibnah.
Ep 1 Wind, Water and Steam
Ep 2 Mills and Factories
Ep 3 Iron and Steel
Ep 4 Mining
From 1999, the first 4 of 6 episodes of the Documentary📺 “FRED DIBNAH's INDUSTRIAL AGE” celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage. Presented by #FredDibnah.
Ep 1 Wind, Water and Steam
Ep 2 Mills and Factories
Ep 3 Iron and Steel
Ep 4 Mining
September 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
3pm to 5pm TODAY on #Yesterday
From 1999, the first 4 of 6 episodes of the Documentary📺 “FRED DIBNAH's INDUSTRIAL AGE” celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage. Presented by #FredDibnah.
Ep 1 Wind, Water and Steam
Ep 2 Mills and Factories
Ep 3 Iron and Steel
Ep 4 Mining
From 1999, the first 4 of 6 episodes of the Documentary📺 “FRED DIBNAH's INDUSTRIAL AGE” celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage. Presented by #FredDibnah.
Ep 1 Wind, Water and Steam
Ep 2 Mills and Factories
Ep 3 Iron and Steel
Ep 4 Mining
"I’ve never fell off a big chimney. You only fall off one of them once."
6th September 1979, Extraordinary steeplejack Fred Dibnah was first introduced to the nation. #FredDibnah
6th September 1979, Extraordinary steeplejack Fred Dibnah was first introduced to the nation. #FredDibnah
September 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
"I’ve never fell off a big chimney. You only fall off one of them once."
6th September 1979, Extraordinary steeplejack Fred Dibnah was first introduced to the nation. #FredDibnah
6th September 1979, Extraordinary steeplejack Fred Dibnah was first introduced to the nation. #FredDibnah
I did not expect to be watching, Fred Dibnah on, Blackpool’s Pepsi Max (The Big One) rollercoaster 🎢 this evening 😄👌😃✨😁👏👏
#blackpool #freddibnah #rollercoaster
#blackpool #freddibnah #rollercoaster
August 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I did not expect to be watching, Fred Dibnah on, Blackpool’s Pepsi Max (The Big One) rollercoaster 🎢 this evening 😄👌😃✨😁👏👏
#blackpool #freddibnah #rollercoaster
#blackpool #freddibnah #rollercoaster
Nowt on telly, scrolling through the planner, settle on watching #FredDibnah.
Who even am I anymore?!
Who even am I anymore?!
August 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Nowt on telly, scrolling through the planner, settle on watching #FredDibnah.
Who even am I anymore?!
Who even am I anymore?!