Retired engineer Bill Smith, who led the Wisbech to Upwell Tram Project, has been given a tailor-made award to mark his commitment to the scheme.

A blue plaque honouring the author who created Thomas the Tank Engine at his Birmingham home has been revealed at another of his old addresses. Historic England paid tribute to the Reverend Wilbert ...

Thomas the Tank Engine began as a series of books written by Reverend Wilbert Awdry [Getty Images] A blue plaque will be unveiled at the former home of Thomas the Tank Engine creator Reverend Wilbert ...

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Did you know that Thomas the Tank Engine is 80 years old? Yes, rail-y! The famous engine was originally created by Reverend Wilbert Awdry, whose Thomas & Friends books then became a TV series. So to ...

The Reverand Wilbert Awdry created Thomas the Tank Engine (PA) Historic England is to unveil a national blue plaque at the former home of Thomas the Tank Engine creator Reverend Wilbert Awdry. The ...