Fred Dibnah passed away today, heard it on the 4 0'clock news.
Peter
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Fred Dibnah
Nov 06, 2004
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I was fortunate to meet the Gent on a couple of occasions and if ever I had a Hero he would be top of the list.
Martin P
Aye, a sad day but not unexpected. B-(
One of the real characters that make the world a much better place to be.
did he ever complete his coal shaft?
thanks, Martyn
very sad i met him as well, i have alot of respect for him
whats gonna happen to his yard? hope someone dont trash it.
suppose on the other side of things the concil will b happier
............ unless, of course, there's a charitable trust formed to preserve it all and carry on his work...............
(sounds of knashing teeth from the Council)
Brian L Dominic
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