Richard Awdry (born 1980) is the son of Christopher Awdry, grandson of Wilbert Awdry and half-brother of Verity Awdry.
Biography[]
Christopher Awdry wrote the story of "Triple-Header" when his own son, Richard, was three years old. One day, Christopher showed the story to his parents Wilbert and Margaret, and they suggested that he publish it. Christopher wrote the other three stories and sent them to Kaye & Ward. It was published in 1983 as Really Useful Engines, the twenty-seventh book in The Railway Series. After that, Christopher published fifteen subsequent books in the series.
Trivia[]
- In 2021, Richard Awdry attended the Awdry Extravaganza along with his aunt, Veronica Chambers.
- In 2023, Richard Awdry narrated Special Funnel at the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, as well as being interviewed on the Railway Series.
Gallery[]
Christopher, Wilbert and Richard Awdry
Richard Awdry and his family with Britt Allcroft at the studio in 1984
Richard Awdry with his father and grandfather at the Talyllyn Railway in September 1985
Wilbert, Christopher and Richard Awdry in 1991