Thursday, 30 January 2014

Day out in Bolton.

We had a day in Bolton today to visit the home and grave of our hero Fred Dibnah. I have been a fan of Freds for many years and although never met him, I felt that I knew him. It was brilliant to see his house and yard (although no steam engines). We then visited Freds grave in the cemetery at the back of his house, and finally into town to see the brass statue.
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Knocking on Freds front door

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Back yard

This is Fred's yard. I was surprised how much smaller it was then it looked on television
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Down the drive

You can see Freds pit head gear for his mine shaft here
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Fred's statue

I have to say that I was a little disappointed with Fred's statue. I don't think it really looked like him at all.
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Fred's grave.

Fred's grave is probably only 500yds from his house.
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