Local authors
Church of St. Thomas a Becket, Box
Church of St. Thomas a Becket, Box
Church of St. Thomas a Becket, Box
Local authors for the community.
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| Author | Date | Association with Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rev. W.V. Awdry | 1911 - 1997 | The Awdry family lived in Box between 1917 and 1928 close to the western end of Brunel's Box Tunnel. Early experiences convinced him all steam engines had personalities resulting in books about Thomas the Tank Engine, Gordon, Edward and others. |