A Cast Iron Will. Book about Fred Dibnah

[Pistom]

I've always enjoyed anything relating to Fred Dibnah. I didn't realise what an amazing lady his last wife, Sheila was. If she isn't on PH she certainly should be.

A great incite into this interesting man but an even more interesting story of this incredible lady who gave him so much happiness (and some sadness) in his last years.

[Pobolycwm]

I've read "Fred" by David Hall, his rise from draughtsman to steeple jack ( no pun ) to "mechaniker" makes for a lovely read for those interested in all things mechanical. Also seen most of his tv work, your post however makes me realise that he had a private life which has been largely overlooked, I will look it out, Fred Dibnah, what a hero.

[Pistom]

I'm sure here is a story behind the story that we outside the Dibnah family will probably never know but I just couldn't help but feel for the poor woman he left behind. I guess after 3 marriages there can be complexities.

Ir will be 10 years that poor FD passed away. What a pity his remaining family couldn't come to an amicable arrangement over how to share what was left.