He is the author of Fred: the definitive biography of Fred Dibnah, Fred Dibnah's Buildings of Britain and Manchester's Finest, an account of life in Manchester in the aftermath of the deaths of the Busby Babes. The text covers 28 different ‘chimneys’, all but about 5 of which stood within a 12 mile radius of Fred’s own home, indeed a handful were within walking distance. Alan had also spent time with Fred and some of his close colleagues during the preparation of the `drop’ and describes expressively the situation, the history and work involved.

Fred Dibnah MBE, born in Bolton, was a famous steeplejack and engineer, aswell as TV personality and steam enthusiast. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Indeed, many years later when he became famous, he would delight his audiences with his colourful reminiscences and adventures regarding the Lancashire coal mining industry. It is not only a glorious testament to our nation's industrial achievements but also a story of the friendships, unfailing courage and determination of the nation's favourite steeplejack.

Alan faithfully acknowledges the skill and craftsmanship of Fred Dibnah and portrays evocatively the sentiment in Fred’s heart as yet another magnificent monument to Victorian Engineering thunders, inch perfect in position, to the ground. In 2004, after felling his last chimney and retiring from steeplejacking, Fred took to the road on his beloved traction engine for the BBC series Made in Britain.

You'd have to be a Fred Dibnah fan to truly enjoy this book - if you're not, I'd probably give it a miss. It is not only a glorious testament to our nation’s industrial achievements but also a story of the friendships, unfailing courage and determination of the nation’s favourite steeplejack.He is the author of Fred: the definitive biography of Fred Dibnah, Fred Dibnah’s Buildings of Britain and Manchester’s Finest, an account of life in Manchester in the aftermath of the deaths of the Busby Babes. Keith Langston contributes news and feature material on a regular basis across a wide range of heritage titles.

Great British media characters emerged from the industrial poverty of the North West of England in the 1950's and 60's - Eric Sykes, Bernard Cribbins, Hilda Baker, Peter Kay. This behind-the-scenes account of that ambitious journey is made all the more remarkable by Fred's heroic efforts to complete it while suffering from terminal cancer. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. As one of the famous Bolton steeplejack’s oldest friend, Alan McEwen has a unique view of the life and work of the late Fred Dibnah, illustrated by many of Alan’s own photographs. If you haven’t already read about him in the Middleton Guardian’s popular Bygone Days pages, Alan McEwen is fast becoming Middleton’s very own Fred Dibnah.

DAVID HALL, once a journalist and teacher, has been producer for over 25years, making programmes for the BBC, ITV Network, Channel 4 and other broadcasters around the world.