Christopher Awdry, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Christopher Awdry

British writer

Date of Birth: 02-Jul-1940

Place of Birth: Devizes, England, United Kingdom

Profession: writer, children's writer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Christopher Vere Awdry (born 2 July 1940) is an English author known for his contributions to The Railway Series of books featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, which was started by his father, the Rev.
W.
Awdry (1911–1997).
He has 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 5 months.
Awdry was educated at Worksop College, a public school in North Nottinghamshire.