Next job was the worksite ie. The workshop, Workwhed, Boiler house, all the machinery, and the grounds, which were in a bit of a state to put it mildly, as you can imagine after 4 years of neglect. In order to carry out this mammoth task we needed to raise money ( and still do, by the way ) and as well as emptying our own pockets ( a regular occurance ) that’s where you the true Fred fans came in, by helping with our sponsor a brick campaign, and one or two other fund raising excercises.

To help kick start the massive regeneration project we had a fantastic pre planning open evening which was a terrific success, the evening was electric and everybody had an amazing time. It was such a success that it did start off a problem with the planning application, but enough about that for now, I will tell you all about it when you come on your tour of this amazing place.
So if you want to be enthralled by Fred’s legacy come and see for yourself, and hear all about our amazing journey and how we fought hammer and tooth to get the show on the road. Come for a tour of the grounds and workshops and see them as Fred left them, Just as if he has nipped out for a pint. Quite often Alf Molynuex will be here to tell you stories about working with Fred. Plus you will have the opportunity to purchase some fantastic exclusive memorabilia, accommodation can be arranged locally and parking is never a problem.

Please remember our intention is purely focussed on getting this place fettled so it shines like a new pin, something that Fred would have been proud to see.
We just could not let this famous piece of history vanish forever, somebody had to save it for future generations because this place is steeped in history and is the lifetimes work of a famous and much loved son of Bolton, come and hear for yourself how we saved it from being demolished and developed into apartments.

See Fred’s tools just as he left them, in the steam shed, and workshed. See his blacksmith corner and his forge, where he made many of his own tools and his fabulous weathervanes, to special order. (we can take orders for those again now!)

See the top of Swan Mill chimney laid out in the garden, now converted into a gorgeous pond comlete with water feature just as Fred always wanted it. See the knackered old garden table Fred used to sit at in the garden. See the mug Fred used, sit in his chair in the kitchen. See his harness, his boots and wellies, his hard hats ( which he hated wearing!). See his collection of ladders, all his ropes, his machines, all belt driven by steam. See his boiler house (just about to be refurbished!) See his famous 50ft chimney which we have just carried out a major repair on to save it from collapsing. See Fred’s famous mineshaft, it is lit up so you can see the marvellous workmanship.

We have worked very hard to get Fred's place back to the way Fred would have wanted and we thank you for all the people who have helped along the way. There are too many names to fit on this website - but you know who you all are.

This is truly as if Fred has just nipped out for a Pint and he would be looking down on us now knowing that we are taking care of 'Fred's World' - the very least we can do out of the good name and fond memory of Fred Dibnah!