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Born: 29 April 1938 Died: 6 November 2004
Country of origin: 
United Kingdom
Relationship Status: Married
Partner: Sheila Grundy
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Steeplejack FRED DIBNAH takes down a MASSIVE chimney BRICK by BRICK | Classic BBC Clip | BBC Archive
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1979: FRED DIBNAH and his wife TOPPLE HUGE CHIMNEY with FIRE | Steeplejack | 1970s | BBC Archive
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Frederick Dibnah, MBE (28 April 1938 – 6 November 2004) was an English steeplejack and television personality, with a keen interest in mechanical engineering.
When Dibnah was born, Britain relied heavily upon coal to fuel its industry. As a child he was fascinated by the steam engines which powered the many textile mills in Bolton, but he paid particular attention to chimneys and the men who worked on them. He began his working life as a joiner, before becoming a steeplejack. From age 22, he served for two years in the Army Catering Corps of the British Army, undertaking his National Service. Once demobilised, he returned t
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