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David Walliams was in York – and loved it

Thu 4 Oct 2018 @ 7:47pm - Transport
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Looking very dapper at the National Railway Museum… Photograph: David Walliams on Twitter

One of Britain’s best loved writers and comedians was in York today.

David Walliams went on a tour round the National Railway Museum, and seemed to have a thoroughly enjoyable trip.

The Little Britain star said in a Tweet:

  • I loved visiting the railway museum⁩ today which I last went to when I was 12.

    It is a treasure trove of famous locomotives and trains.

    My dad worked on the railways as an engineer and my granddad gave me a Hornby⁩ train-set when I was 8 so I am something of an enthusiast.

He also tweeted out this picture of one of the museum’s most famous locos…

The Mallard ⁦@railwaymuseum⁩ pic.twitter.com/n2uA7TBVli

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) October 4, 2018

David, who is beloved by youngsters for his amazing range of best-selling children’s books, received a lot of love on Twitter – as did the NRM.

“I love that museum. Most I find boring but York Railway Museum is really interesting,” said Michele Rickard.

And Katherine Birkett agreed. “I paid a visit to the museum last year as part of my 40th birthday celebrations. A fantastic place which I will go back to see some time soon! Hope you enjoyed your visit!”

Just turned up at the NRM in York to interview the director and bumped into @davidwalliams looking at trains.
I tried to be all cool, but actually… pic.twitter.com/irQG1KLc3D

— Jo Haywood (@JoHaywood3) October 4, 2018

I love York. Spoiled for choice on fabulous places to see, and fascinating things to do. @railwaymuseum @YorkCastle @JorvikViking the Minster, the city walls, the Snickelways. Lucky you.

— Jacquie Hahn (@shroommuse) October 4, 2018


York Theatre Royal

pic.twitter.com/m3I4OQfSyz

— Bernice (@Bernice_) October 4, 2018

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Thu 4 Oct, 2018

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