Blue plaque unveiled at former home of Thomas The Tank Engine creator

A national blue plaque has been unveiled at the former home of Thomas The Tank Engine creator Reverend Wilbert Awdry. The unveiling, at 30 Rodborough Avenue in Stroud, Gloucestershire, marked 80 years ...
New York Post

‘Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends’ series creator Britt Allcroft dead at 81

Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” series, has died at age 81, filmmaker Brannon Carty announced on X. Allcroft was most known for producing popular children’s shows ...
The New York Times

Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81

She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks. By Isabella Kwai Britt Allcroft, a British producer, director and ...

Thomas the Tank Engine creator to be honoured with blue plaque at former Gloucestershire home

The unveiling, at 30 Rodborough Avenue in Stroud, marks 80 years since the first of the classic Thomas & Friends books, The ...
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Britt Allcroft, ‘Thomas the Tank Engine' series creator, dead at 81

Britt Allcroft, who co-created the beloved "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" children's series, has died. She was 81. "It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of Britt Allcroft," ...