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World of Steam Steel and Stone - Volume One
Combining extensive unseen footage with highlights from Fred’s BBC programmes that we filmed over seven years, this series looks at the many sides of Fred – engineer, steeplejack, artist, craftsman, steam enthusiast, inventor and story teller – and celebrates his contribution to our knowledge and appreciation of Britain’s architectural, industrial and engineering heritage. This series includes interviews with Fred’s family and friends, as well as figures from the world of industrial heritage.
Episode 1
The Industrial Landscape
Introducing the industrial world of Bolton in the 40’s and 50’s where Fred grew up. This programme reflects his passion for the time when Great Britain ruled the industrial world.
Episode 2
Back Street Mechanic
The mechanical and engineering skills Fred demonstrated in his garden combined with his ability to explain how things worked opened up the world of engineering history to a wide audience.
Episode 3
The Machines that changed the World
We see how Fred’s passion and enthusiasm for the machines of the past helped raise public awareness about the way they worked and their importance in history.
Episode 4
Men of Iron
Fred's heroes were the great engineers of the Victorian Age. In this programme we see Fred’s great interest in their work and his belief in the values of hard work and enterprise that drove them on.
Episode 5
The Victorian Gentleman
We see how Fred’s love for the Victorian Age led us to a greater appreciation and understanding of the engineering, architectural and decorative skills of the age.
Episode 6
Preservering Our Past
We see how Fred’s passion for preserving our past helped to keep the importance of conservation in the public eye.
The Industrial Landscape
Introducing the industrial world of Bolton in the 40’s and 50’s where Fred grew up. This programme reflects his passion for the time when Great Britain ruled the industrial world.
Episode 2
Back Street Mechanic
The mechanical and engineering skills Fred demonstrated in his garden combined with his ability to explain how things worked opened up the world of engineering history to a wide audience.
Episode 3
The Machines that changed the World
We see how Fred’s passion and enthusiasm for the machines of the past helped raise public awareness about the way they worked and their importance in history.
Episode 4
Men of Iron
Fred's heroes were the great engineers of the Victorian Age. In this programme we see Fred’s great interest in their work and his belief in the values of hard work and enterprise that drove them on.
Episode 5
The Victorian Gentleman
We see how Fred’s love for the Victorian Age led us to a greater appreciation and understanding of the engineering, architectural and decorative skills of the age.
Episode 6
Preservering Our Past
We see how Fred’s passion for preserving our past helped to keep the importance of conservation in the public eye.
Price £8.50
