Blue Plaque Unveiled at Former Home of Thomas The Tank Engine Creator Friday, October 17, 2025 thomas awdry blueplaque stroud gloucestershire literature anniversary children'sbooks thomasandfriends heritage A blue plaque has been unveiled at 30 Rodborough Avenue in Stroud, Gloucestershire, the former home of Reverend W. Awdry, the beloved creator of Thomas The Tank Engine. This ceremony commemorates the 80th anniversary of the … Read More
Rare Copy of 'Where the Wild Things Are' to Fetch Thousands at Gloucestershire Auction Sunday, September 14, 2025 auction literature collectible mauricesendak wherethewildthingsare children'sbooks gloucestershire labubu memorabilia rarebooks A rare and unique copy of “Where the Wild Things Are,” the classic children’s book by American author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, is set to be auctioned in Gloucestershire and is expected to fetch … Read More
Matt Baker's Wife Nicola Receives Praise for New Children's Book and Stunning Cake Monday, June 9, 2025 nicolabaker mattbaker whistledownfarm childrensbooks meetingmeg farming illustration booklaunch cakeart lorraineshow Nicola Baker, wife of former Blue Peter presenter Matt Baker, has been warmly applauded after unveiling her newest children’s book and a creative cake inspired by the story. The couple appeared on Monday’s episode of … Read More
Matt Baker Sees a New Side of Wife Nicola After Her Breakthrough as a Children's Author Sunday, June 8, 2025 mattbaker nicolabaker countryfile childrensbooks writing publishing farming television relationships careerchange Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has shared a heartfelt reflection on how he has come to see a new side of his wife and TV co-star, Nicola Baker. The couple’s journey began over 20 years ago after meeting at a disco-themed … Read More