Thomas the Tank Engine began as a series of books written by Reverend Wilbert Awdry A blue plaque will be unveiled at the former home of Thomas the Tank Engine creator Reverend Wilbert Awdry later.

She discovered the character in a series of 1940s children’s books and thought Ringo Starr would make a great Mr. Conductor on television. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Britt Allcroft, the British ...

Historic England is set to reveal a national blue plaque at the former Gloucestershire home of Reverend Wilbert Awdry, the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine. The unveiling will take place at 30, ...