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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