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Fri, 11 Sep 2009
Fred Dibnah clone kit.

Well, one of the things I want to do is get myself together a 'Fred Dibnah' kit! I have the flat cap and glasses, but what I needed was a jacket and a pocket watch. Just today, I got the latter, a pocket watch off a market stall, for the princely sum of six quid! But the thing is, it looks the part. So now, all I need is the jacket and a stripy shirt, and my journey to the dark side will be complete! Ooops, sorry, that was a Star Wars quote. But seriously, It would be nice to keep alive Fred's memory, but at the same time, to try and promote the history and heritage of our own town. I can think of no better way than using any latent talents I may have for the betterment of our town of Stockport.There are members of Stockport Heritage Trust who do exactly that, sometimes dressing in period costumes. One of them, John Bardsley, who covers the local history of Romiley, dresses as 'Mr Pickwick' and he looks every bit the part! at such functions as the Chadkirk Festival. And the men of the 'Roman Army' who attend every year, go to great pains with their authenticity. I hope I can do the same. I am proud of them.
Posted 18:37

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