Born in Sunderland, Wight graduated from Glasgow Veterinary College in 1939, returning to England to become a veterinary surgeon in Yorkshire, where he practised for almost 50 years.

Dec 2, 2025 · James Herriot (born October 3, 1916, Sunderland, Durham, England—died February 23, 1995, Thirlby, near Thirsk, Yorkshire) was a British veterinarian and writer who shared his …

James Herriot is the pen name of James Alfred (“Alf”) Wight, Yorkshire veterinarian and bestselling author. Watching or reading his All Creatures Great and Small, we feel like we understand...

On 29 July 2009, UK-based open-access rail operator Grand Central Railway, which operate train services from Wight’s birthplace of Sunderland to London King’s Cross (calling at Thirsk), named …

Writing under the pen name James Herriot, this Yorkshire veterinarian began his literary career at the age of 50 after encouragement from his wife Joan, ultimately becoming one of the 20th century’s …

Sep 30, 2025 · Since his book If Only They Could Talk was published in 1970, James Herriot – the pen name of James Alfred ‘Alf’ Wight – has delighted generations with endearing stories of his life as a …

James Herriot. Writer: All Creatures Great & Small. Alf Wight ("James Herriot") was born on 3 October 1916 in Sunderland, near Newcastle. However the family moved to Yoker, a suburb of Glasgow, …

Sep 19, 2024 · Explore the life of James Herriot, the beloved veterinarian and author known for his heartwarming tales of rural life in Yorkshire.

James Herriot was the pen name of Mr. Sinclair’s former veterinary partner, Alf Wight, who died earlier this year. The best-known Herriot book, “All Creatures Great and Small” came out in Britain in 1971. …

Explore James Herriot's books in order, learn facts about the author, and get insights from the lead writer for the MASTERPIECE adaptation.