James Herriot News Blog
‘All Creatures Great & Small’: A Comprehensive Look into the PBS Show
Greetings to all the television aficionados out there! We invite you to delve into an immersive journey that uncovers the magic and allure of one of PBS's most successful...
Buy James Herriot Audio Books Narrated by Nicholas Ralph
The World of James Herriot are pleased to announce that we have partnered up with Libro.fm to offer you the James Herriot audiobooks narrated by the actor Nicholas Ralph....
5 Great Reasons to Visit this Summer
The World of James Herriot family visitor attraction is a wonderful destination for anyone interested in the life and work of James Herriot, a British vet and author who...
The Wonderful World of James Herriot” book signing by James Herriot’s daughter Rosie Page and son Jim Wight
When: Friday 4th November at 11am to 1pm Rosie Page and Jim Wight, daughter and son of Alf Wight OBE (James Herriot) will be signing a new book “The Wonderful World of James...
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The staff at www.worldofjamesherriot.com would like to thank Brian Fetwell, for sending the message and photo below, over to us. We would like to wish him all the very best...
Celebrating10 years as a private sector tourism business
Award-winning attraction, World of James Herriot in Thirsk celebrates its 10th Anniversary as a private sector business this April. Ian Ashton, managing director of the...
Alf Wight’s 80th Wedding Anniversary
Today, the 5th of November 2021, marks the 80th wedding anniversary of Alf Wight and his wife, Joan. They were married in St Mary's Church here in the market town of Thirsk.
Blue plaque unveiled at James Herriot’s Sunderland birthplace in Roker
Original article by Tony Gillan, Sunderland Echo. A blue plaque at the birthplace of a world famous author has finally been unveiled in Sunderland. Alf Wight was born in...
Triumph over Adversity Award winners!
World of James Herriot is Winner of the Triumph over Adversity Award in the Rural Business Awards 2020/21 The World of James Herriot in Thirsk is a winner of the Triumph...
New Appointment to the Main Board of the World of James Herriot Ltd
The board of Directors of the World of James Herriot Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of John Gallery onto their main board as part of ongoing success of the...
Best Christmas Window 2020
Thirsk & District Business Association, Annual Shop Window Dressing Award 2020. Won by Kate Pawlett, Director & Centre Manager of World of James Herriot Ltd, Thirsk,...
All Creatures Great & Small to air on PBS
Coming to MASTERPIECE on PBS January 10, 2021, All Creatures Great and Small! Your chance to see: Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot, along with Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse,...