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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 Awdry with a sign at his former home in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

The inscription on the plaque read: "The Reverend Wilbert Awdry, 1911 –1997, children's author who created Thomas the Tank Engine lived here."

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It was unveiled by Historic England chief executive Duncan Wilson and the Rev Awdry's daughter, Veronica Chambers. Grandchildren Claire Chambers, Mark Chambers and Richard Awdry were also there.

Ms Chambers said: "On behalf of the Awdry family, I am delighted my father has been hono

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