Ever wondered what happened to the woman who once shared her life with a man who defied gravity and captured the nation's imagination? Alison Dibnah, the first wife of the legendary steeplejack Fred Dibnah, remains a figure of intrigue, her story woven into the fabric of a bygone era of industrial grit and television stardom.
While Fred Dibnah's exploits atop towering chimneys are well-documented, the life of Alison, his first wife, has been lived more quietly, away from the spotlight. Her relationship with Fred, a man as comfortable scaling a Victorian mill as he was tinkering with steam engines, began in a manner as unconventional as Dibnah himself. Legend has it that Fred first spotted Alison from the dizzying heights of a chimney, and fate intervened when she walked into the pub where he was enjoying a pint. With characteristic directness, he asked her out, setting in motion a relationship that would be marked by both affection and eventual heartbreak. Alison Dibnah is, indeed, still alive, though her life partner, Fred, passed away in November 2004, after a battle with bladder cancer, at the age of 66. While Fred Dibnah's on-screen persona was that of a jovial, mechanically-minded enthusiast, behind the scenes, his personal life was far more complex.
| Name | Alison Dibnah |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Alison |
| Date of Birth | N/A (Details not widely available) |
| Place of Birth | N/A (Details not widely available) |
| Nationality | English |
| Marital Status | Divorced (from Fred Dibnah) |
| Children | Three daughters with Fred Dibnah |
| Spouse(s) | Fred Dibnah (m. 1964, div. 1985) |
| Occupation | N/A (Details not widely available) |
| Known For | Being the first wife of Fred Dibnah |
| BBC Story | Featured in a BBC story in February 2015 |
| Cause of Divorce | Reportedly due to Fred Dibnah's dedication to his engines and work |
| Reference Link | Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre |
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