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 …

Complete order of James Herriot books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.

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 …

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 …

Sep 30, 2025 · Lauren Good explores the life and career of the man behind James Herriot, from his life in Thirsk, Yorkshire, to going AWOL during the Second World War and a struggle with …

Sep 23, 2024 · Be sure to check out the the World of James Herriot! You can see where Alfred Wight lived, worked and wrote all his amazing stories! You can visit his fully-restored 1940s …

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 …

James Herriot (1916-1995) was the bestselling author of memoirs including All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, The Lord God …

Apr 1, 2025 · In this article, I have provided a complete guide about James Herriot’s life and career as a writer. In addition, I have also listed all the James Herriot books in order which you …