Rev. W. Awdry

Known for Writing

Rev. W. Awdry's portrait

Details

Birthday: June 15, 1911

Deathday: March 21, 1997

Place of birth: Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK

Biography

Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997), often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He is best remembered as the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and several other characters who appeared in his Railway Series.