David Hall (1)
Author of Fred: The definitive biography of Fred Dibnah
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A simply written account of an extraordinary life.
I can remember Fred from his first TV appearance and the apparent near death of many innocent passers-by, closely followed by a cheeky grin and the phrase "did yer like thaart". (hint he - demolishes chimneys)
Its the subject matter and not the writing style which makes the book work. Written with Fred's help and encouragement and with input from friends and family.
Fred's metamorphosis from lanky school kid making a diving helmet out a show more biscuit tin, to art school, steeple-jacking, back yard mechanicking and national TV hero is entertaining to say the least.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and had a tear in my eye when Fred died.
If you don't know Fred from the TV I would guess that book will be interesting anyway but try to see him if you can. Knowing how he spoke will bring so much more of this book to life. show less
I can remember Fred from his first TV appearance and the apparent near death of many innocent passers-by, closely followed by a cheeky grin and the phrase "did yer like thaart". (hint he - demolishes chimneys)
Its the subject matter and not the writing style which makes the book work. Written with Fred's help and encouragement and with input from friends and family.
Fred's metamorphosis from lanky school kid making a diving helmet out a show more biscuit tin, to art school, steeple-jacking, back yard mechanicking and national TV hero is entertaining to say the least.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and had a tear in my eye when Fred died.
If you don't know Fred from the TV I would guess that book will be interesting anyway but try to see him if you can. Knowing how he spoke will bring so much more of this book to life. show less
An affectionate and very informative biography of Britain's best-loved steeplejack, who died in 2004 just after he collected his MBE. David Hall directed the much-loved last series of Fred Dibnah BBC documentaries which brought Britain's industrial archeology to life. A must-read for anyone who has ever seen Fred Dibnah, read anything about him or has an interest in Britain's rich industrial history, which he brought to life and ensured it wasn't forgotten.
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Introduction
1. George Stephenson: The Father Of The Railways
2. Robert Stephenson: The First Engineering Millionaire
3. William Fairbairn: The Iron Man
4. Joseph Locke: A Great Railway Engineer
5. Isambard Kingdom Brunel: The Little Giant
6. Daniel Gooch: The Battle Of The Gauges
7. James Nasmyth: Tools And Steam Hammers
8. William Armstrong: Bulding An Industrial Empiure
9. Joseph Whitworth: The Nuts And Bolts Of The Economy
10. Thomas Aveling: Steaming Down The Road
11. William Arrol: The Pinnacle show more Of Victorian Engineering
12. Charles Parsons: Steaming Into The Twentieth Century
Chronology
Acknowledgements And Sources
Picture Acknowledgements
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Introduction
1. George Stephenson: The Father Of The Railways
2. Robert Stephenson: The First Engineering Millionaire
3. William Fairbairn: The Iron Man
4. Joseph Locke: A Great Railway Engineer
5. Isambard Kingdom Brunel: The Little Giant
6. Daniel Gooch: The Battle Of The Gauges
7. James Nasmyth: Tools And Steam Hammers
8. William Armstrong: Bulding An Industrial Empiure
9. Joseph Whitworth: The Nuts And Bolts Of The Economy
10. Thomas Aveling: Steaming Down The Road
11. William Arrol: The Pinnacle show more Of Victorian Engineering
12. Charles Parsons: Steaming Into The Twentieth Century
Chronology
Acknowledgements And Sources
Picture Acknowledgements
Index show less
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