Operating alongside the tractors of the Society of Ploughmen undertaking their national competition, 12 steam ploughing sets (23 engines) are seen at work across one field; a magnificent sight and…
The story of the Edwardian waterworks at Twyford near Winchester and how the Babcock & Wilcox water tube boilers were refurbished to enable the 1914 Hathorn Davey triple expansion steam engine…
Find out how the collection at Hollycombe, Liphook, Hampshire, was started and how it developed into the popular attraction it is today. Experience the atmosphere of the traditional fairground with…
Celebrating more than 150 years of railway locomotive engineering at Crewe Works, the Great Gathering brings together a huge collection of preserved steam locomotives.
Combining extensive unseen footage with highlights from Fred’s programmes over the last seven years, this series looks at the many sides of Fred – engineer, steeplejack, artist,…
Combining extensive unseen footage with highlights from Fred’s programmes over the last seven years, this series looks at the many sides of Fred – engineer, steeplejack, artist,…
Uncovers the craft and engineering skills that went into the building of Britain over the centuries.Fred Dibnah reveals the genius, the vision and the sheer graft that went into creating some of…
Tracking the invention of the steam engine through its development up to the turbines that provide the power for today’s industry. This volume contains six episodes: The Early Pioneers The…
