Sheila is simply delighted with the sterling work that Leon and Jan have done to 'Fred's World' - and even more delighted that Fred's Dream has come true with the Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre now open for business!
Sheila has given her full support and blessing and shall be doing what she can to promote her late husband's name and 'world'.
As Fred's widow, I am very proud to announce my happiness with Jan & Leon Powsney the new owners of my late husband's house and workshops in Bolton.
After Fred passed away in November 2004, an ongoing legal battle ensured because of the way Fred had left his affairs.
Consequently, the property was sold in October 2008. This resulted in uncertainty about the possibility of the workshops being preserved and fear of Fred's legacy left in limbo. No-one knew what was going to happen to his collection of steam artifacts built up over a lifetime.