Monthly Archives: November 2011

I came across a lovely site the other day with some great industrial heritage paintings from around Lancashire. The site http://www.industrialinspirations.co.uk/ is owned by Phil Frain and was created by his wife Denise.  There are paintings and prints available to buy and as … Continue reading →

Alan McEwen was a truly great friend to Fred Dibnah over the years. They shared many interests and Alan always had time to advise Fred on his latest boiler complications. They were both passionate about steam and industrial history preservation … Continue reading →

The Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe stands on the site of the Thames tunnel.  We visited the museum with Fred Dibnah in October 2000 for Fred Dibnah’s Victorian Heroes.  A specially commissioned 1 hour special as part of the BBC Victorian … Continue reading →