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+ | |title1=Christopher Awdry |
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+ | |image1=File:ChristopherAwdryin70YearsofFriendship.jpg |
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+ | |born=2 July 1940<br/>Devizes, Wiltshire, England |
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+ | |nationality=English |
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+ | |occupation=Author, railway enthusiast |
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+ | |years_active=1983-present |
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* [[Margaret Awdry]] {{Note|mother}} |
* [[Margaret Awdry]] {{Note|mother}} |
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+ | * [[Veronica Chambers]] {{Note|sister}} |
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* [[Hilary Fortnam]] {{Note|sister}} |
* [[Hilary Fortnam]] {{Note|sister}} |
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+ | * Elaine Checkley {{Note|1968-1979}} |
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* Diana Scott {{Note|1979-2006}} |
* Diana Scott {{Note|1979-2006}} |
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+ | * Verity Awdry {{Note|b. 1971}} |
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* [[Richard Awdry]] {{Note|b. 1980}} |
* [[Richard Awdry]] {{Note|b. 1980}} |
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− | '''Christopher Vere Awdry''' (born 2 July 1940) is an English writer who wrote [[The Railway Series|''The Railway Series'']] from 1983 to 2011. He is the son of [[Wilbert Awdry]], the man who originally created ''The Railway Series'', and was partly responsible for the creation of |
+ | '''Christopher Vere Awdry''' (born 2 July 1940) is an English writer who wrote [[The Railway Series|''The Railway Series'']] from 1983 to 2011. He is the son of [[Wilbert Awdry]], the man who originally created ''The Railway Series'', and was partly responsible for the creation of the books. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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+ | Christopher Vere Awdry (born 2 July 1940) is an English writer who wrote [[The Railway Series|'' The Railway Series'']] from 1983 to 2011. He is the son of [[Wilbert Awdry]], the man who originally created ''The Railway Series'', and was partly responsible for the creation of the books. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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===''[[The Railway Series]]''=== |
===''[[The Railway Series]]''=== |
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+ | * '''[[Thomas the Tank Engine]]''' - [[Thomas the Tank Engine#Foreword|Foreword]] {{Mentioned}} |
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* '''[[Troublesome Engines]]''' - [[Troublesome Engines#Percy Runs Away|Percy Runs Away]] {{Cameo}} |
* '''[[Troublesome Engines]]''' - [[Troublesome Engines#Percy Runs Away|Percy Runs Away]] {{Cameo}} |
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+ | ====Companion Volumes==== |
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+ | * '''1996''' - [[Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection]] {{Note|foreword; mentioned}} |
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===Documentaries=== |
===Documentaries=== |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | * Christopher and his wife, Diana Awdry, founded [[Sodor Enterprises]] in 2001 to publish and sell his books.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030811084838/http://www.sodor.co.uk/page2.html About Us] on Sodor Enterprises</ref> |
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− | * Christopher Awdry also wrote a series of books about the engines of the Eastbourne Miniature Railway. |
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* Christopher Awdry wrote a book promoting restoration work on the Corris Railway, based on real events called "Hugh goes Sliding". It was illustrated by railway transport artist Johnathan Clay. |
* Christopher Awdry wrote a book promoting restoration work on the Corris Railway, based on real events called "Hugh goes Sliding". It was illustrated by railway transport artist Johnathan Clay. |
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* Christopher has stated that his favourite character is [[Toby]]. |
* Christopher has stated that his favourite character is [[Toby]]. |
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* Christopher's opposition to the [[Egmont Publishing#The Railway Series|new format versions of the ''Railway Series'']] in 1998, but [[Egmont Publishing]] has published the books.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070506041432/http://www.aran48.dsl.pipex.com/faqs.htm Frequently Asked Questions] on Awdry Family Website</ref> As a result, the new format was discontinued and scrapped due to negative feedback. |
* Christopher's opposition to the [[Egmont Publishing#The Railway Series|new format versions of the ''Railway Series'']] in 1998, but [[Egmont Publishing]] has published the books.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070506041432/http://www.aran48.dsl.pipex.com/faqs.htm Frequently Asked Questions] on Awdry Family Website</ref> As a result, the new format was discontinued and scrapped due to negative feedback. |
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* In [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]], he stated that [[Thomas Goes Fishing]], [[Dirty Objects]], [[Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady]] and [[Thomas Comes to Breakfast]] were some of his favourite stories. He also added that Thomas Goes Fishing and Thomas Comes to Breakfast were also some of his father's favourite stories as well. |
* In [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]], he stated that [[Thomas Goes Fishing]], [[Dirty Objects]], [[Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady]] and [[Thomas Comes to Breakfast]] were some of his favourite stories. He also added that Thomas Goes Fishing and Thomas Comes to Breakfast were also some of his father's favourite stories as well. |
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− | * Sodor Island Fansite ( |
+ | * Sodor Island Fansite (SiF) planned to interview Christopher in August 2011 but unfortunately, it was cancelled.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111001001623/http://www.sodor-island.net/thomasnews.html Chris Awdry pulls out of SiF Interview] on SiF's News</ref> |
==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 00:02, 27 August 2020
Christopher Vere Awdry (born 2 July 1940) is an English writer who wrote The Railway Series from 1983 to 2011. He is the son of Wilbert Awdry, the man who originally created The Railway Series, and was partly responsible for the creation of the books.
Biography
Christopher Vere Awdry (born 2 July 1940) is an English writer who wrote The Railway Series from 1983 to 2011. He is the son of Wilbert Awdry, the man who originally created The Railway Series, and was partly responsible for the creation of the books.
Books Written
The Railway SeriesCompanion Volumes |
Episodes Written
Series 2
- Thomas, Percy and the Coal
- Thomas and Trevor
- The Runaway
- Better Late Than Never
- Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree
Series 4
Appearances
The Railway Series
- Thomas the Tank Engine - Foreword (mentioned)
- Troublesome Engines - Percy Runs Away (cameo)
Companion Volumes
- 1996 - Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection (foreword; mentioned)
Documentaries
- The Thomas the Tank Engine Man
- The Making of Thomas the Tank Engine
- Run! Thomas & Friends "Steam Locomotive is Alive"
- 70 Years of Friendship
- Secret Journey of Thomas the Tank Engine
Voice Actors
Trivia
- Christopher and his wife, Diana Awdry, founded Sodor Enterprises in 2001 to publish and sell his books.[1]
- Christopher Awdry wrote a book promoting restoration work on the Corris Railway, based on real events called "Hugh goes Sliding". It was illustrated by railway transport artist Johnathan Clay.
- Christopher has stated that his favourite character is Toby.
- Christopher's opposition to the new format versions of the Railway Series in 1998, but Egmont Publishing has published the books.[2] As a result, the new format was discontinued and scrapped due to negative feedback.
- In Sodor: Reading Between the Lines, he stated that Thomas Goes Fishing, Dirty Objects, Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady and Thomas Comes to Breakfast were some of his favourite stories. He also added that Thomas Goes Fishing and Thomas Comes to Breakfast were also some of his father's favourite stories as well.
- Sodor Island Fansite (SiF) planned to interview Christopher in August 2011 but unfortunately, it was cancelled.[3]
References
- ↑ About Us on Sodor Enterprises
- ↑ Frequently Asked Questions on Awdry Family Website
- ↑ Chris Awdry pulls out of SiF Interview on SiF's News