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The former home of legendary steeplejack Fred Dibnah is up for sale – for more than a million pounds. Fred, from Bolton, became a national icon following his TV shows which championed forgotten ...

The Fred Dibnah museum in Bolton is set to close as its owner has been unable to find a buyer. The steeplejack and steam enthusiast became a TV personality after he was filmed demolishing huge ...

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Fancy a chance to own and live in the home of celebrity steeplejack Fred Dibnah? It'll cost you just £10. For the TV presenter's Grade II-listed former home is up for sale - through a 'spot-the-ball' ...

Steeplejack’s wife tells of his brave battle in his final days FOR most people, being told you have only a year to live would come as a hammer blow, enough to devastate even the strongest person. Not ...

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The late Lancastrian steeplejack Fred Dibnah traces the development of industrialisation in Britain. Dibnah described himself as a backstreet mechanic and believed he was awarded his MBE and honorary ...

A statue of the legendary steeplejack Fred Dibnah could be put up in his home town of Bolton. Mr Dibnah, who became famous after he was featured on a local news programme, died from cancer aged 66 ...

A memorial stone laid in honour of "legendary" TV star and steeplejack Fred Dibnah has been replaced in his home town. The original tile, on Churchgate in Bolton, became cracked earlier this year.

The Fred Dibnah museum in Bolton is set to close as its owner has been unable to find a buyer. The steeplejack and steam enthusiast became a TV personality after he was filmed demolishing huge ...