Christopher Awdry
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Christopher Vere Awdry is an English author. He is best known for his contributions to The Railway Series of books featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, which was started by his father, Wilbert Awdry. He
Awdry at the National Railway Museum in York in 1987
Wilbert Awdry
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Wilbert Vere Awdry, often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican priest, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He was the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and several other character
Christopher Awdry
…English author. He is best known for his contributions to The Railway Series of books featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, which was started by his father, Wilbert Awdry (1911–1997). He also produced children's books based on a number of other railways, as well as non-fiction articles and books on heritage railways. He…
Reverend Awdry in 1988
Awdry's study, now preserved in the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum on the Talyllyn Railway
Wilbert Awdry cuts a birthday cake for Thomas the Tank Engine at The National Railway Museum, York, 1980.
Awdry's memorial plaque, shared with his wife Margaret, at Church Place, Rodborough, Gloucestershire