Christopher Awdry
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Christopher Vere Awdry (born 2 July 1940)[1] 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 late 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 was born at Devizes, the family moving to Kings Norton, Birmingham, when he was aged five months. Awdry was educated at Worksop College, a public school in North Nottinghamshire.
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Born | Christopher Vere Awdry (1940-07-02) 2 July 1940 (age 83) Devizes, Wiltshire, England |
Education | Worksop College |
Occupation | Author |
Years active | 1983–2011 |
Notable work | Thomas the Tank Engine |
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Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Wilbert Awdry (1911–1997) Margaret Wale (1912–1989) |
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