Alf Wight, better known by his pen name James Herriot, was a beloved British veterinarian and author. Although he was born in Sunderland, his connection to Yorkshire is strong as he spent most of his life working as a vet in the county. His books, which are based on his experiences as a vet, have become classics and are still enjoyed by readers today. If you’re planning a tour of Yorkshire, be sure to visit the places that inspired Herriot’s stories and see the beautiful countryside that he loved so much.
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Fifty years ago Alf Wight (aka James Herriot) released his first book, If Only they Could Talk, based on his life as a vet in the Yorkshire Dales. Since then his tales from the Dales have sold 80 million copies worldwide and a hit TV series started in the ‘70s.
