James Herriot News Blog
A message from Jim Wight and Rosie Page – son and daughter of Alf Wight
Screening of new All Creatures Great and Small TV Series We are both very excited about the new adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small. The production company,...
All Creatures Great & Small Remake
All Creatures Great & Small returns to our small screens soon on Channel 5 Written by Ben Vanstone (The Last Kingdom) and directed by Brian Percival (Downton Abbey)....
It’s Great to Be Back!
First visitors after lockdown at the World of James Herriot welcomed by The Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright Peter Wright, Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet was on hand with...
New Appointment to the Board of Directors at the World of James Herriot Ltd
The board of Directors of the World of James Herriot Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Pawlett onto their main board as part of ongoing success of the...
Why we have a no dogs/pets except assistance dogs
It goes without saying that Alf Wight, better known to everyone as ‘James Herriot’, loved dogs! His love of the nation’s favourite family pet is mentioned many times in his...
Mayor of Thirsk presents certificate
Mayor of Thirsk presents Certificate of Appreciation Award to Volunteers at World of James Herriot Mayor of Thirsk, Hazel Dalgleish-Brown and Thirsk Town Council has...
NEW James Herriot Puzzle book
James Herriot Puzzle book created by local author based on the books and the T.V. series “All Creatures Great and Small”. A new puzzle book has been created by Julian...
From Russia with Love
World of James Herriot team to visit and meet Moscow’s Herriot Fans for James Herriot Exhibition at The State Darwin Museum Moscow in Russia An invitation to the State...
Top breeder in Russia visits the World of James Herriot
Ekaterina Anikushina is the top breeder of English Springer Spaniels in Bolshaya Vruda, Russia and whilst visiting the UK in May, Ekaterina visited the World of James...
History of the famous Austin Seven revealed
A recent visit was paid to The Herriot Centre by Mrs Martha Stewart and Ms Anne Jenkins, from the department of Archaeology at Durham University, following a talk...
7 Ways Animals Can Improve Your Health
Published: January 2017 Watching TV shows about animals or being around animals is a great way to get rid of January blues. Here’s why animals can improve health and...
“Fabulous Centenary Anniversary”
“Fabulous Centenary Anniversary” of famous veterinary surgeon and author Alf Wight OBE FRCVS, (‘James Herriot’) with original cast members of the ‘All Creatures Great and...