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Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone

S1 E9 ∙ Changing the Landscape ∙ 30 min

Fred Dibnah's interest in industrial engineering, which was sparked by the canals, railways and bridges built near his Bolton home.

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Series Selector for Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone

All episodes for series 1 of Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone

  • S1 E1 · The Industrial Landscape

    Fred looks back at some of the sites he visited over the past eight years.

  • S1 E2 · Backstreet Mechanic

    A look at Fred Dibnah's back garden workshop.

  • S1 E3 · The Machines That Changed the World

    Fred Dibnah's interest in the Industrial Revolution.

  • S1 E4 · Men of Steel

    A profile of some of Fred Dibnah's favourite Victorian engineers.

  • S1 E5 · The Victorian Gentleman

    Recalling Fred Dibnah's love of 19th-century life.

  • S1 E6 · Preserving Our Past

    An insight into Fred Dibnah's love of restoring engines and chimneys.

  • S1 E7 · All Steamed Up

    An insight into Fred Dibnah's passion for steam-powered engines and machinery.

  • S1 E8 · Riches Beneath the Earth

    Fred Dibnah's fascination with mining.

  • S1 E9 · Changing the Landscape

    Fred Dibnah's interest in industrial engineering.

  • S1 E10 · Great British Builders

    Fred Dibnah offers demonstrations of building techniques.

  • S1 E11 · Masters of Their Trade

    An insight into Fred Dibnah's appreciation for the craftsmanship of the past.

  • S1 E12 · A Good Day's Work

    Fred visits Warwick Castle, Workington Steel Works and Kilhope Lead Mining Museum.

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