Fred Dibnah Museum

[radiostationx]

Sadly the museum is now closed and a few days ago an auction took place for some of the contents.
I would have thought that the institute of mechanical engineers or similar organisation would have assisted the owner to keep the museum open.
An example of the loss of important heritage and skills which could have inspired young future engineers.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-43448181

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What a pity. When I lived in the area, many saw Fred Dibnah as a bit of an eccentric and a maverick and there were many who had little time for him. As ever, once he had gone to the great chimney in the sky, plus the TV programmes, a whole new fan base appeared. It seems a great pity that the museum has been broken up. I can't help thinking that if his base had been Brentford rather than Bolton, it would have survived.

[davel]

But if in Brentford you wouldn't have a chap like Fred anyway!!

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Mar 24, 2018 12:00:46 GMT 1 davel said:

But if in Brentford you wouldn't have a chap like Fred anyway!!

Very true Dave!