James Herriot's Yorkshire
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Thirsk

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Thirsk is the town where the real James Herriot, Alf Wight, lived and worked for over 50 years. His veterinary surgery was at 23 Kirkgate. He shared his practice with Donald Sinclair, who was Siegfried Farnon in the books. Donald also died in 1995. Therefore, as the link with the old world of veterinary medicine was now broken, the inheritors of the practice, including Alf's son, Jimmy, decided to move to more modern, purpose built premises.

The old practice has been bought by the local council and has been turned into a visitors centre for Herriot fans.

Thirsk's other famous sons: Thomas Lord, the founder of Lord's Cricket Ground in London, who was born at 14 Kirkgate which now houses the Thirsk Museum; and Bill Foggitt, renowned for his weather forecasts based on careful study of nature.

For further information on Thirsk and its surrounding area the local tourist information centre will be happy to deal with your request.

Please contact:

Tourist Information Centre
The World of James Herriot
23 Kirkgate
Thirsk YO7 1PL
Tel 01845 522755
Fax 01845 526230
Email thirsk@ytbtic.co.uk

Please let them know that you heard about Thirsk via this website.

Would you be interested in joining the James Herriot Appreciation Society? If so, the Thirsk Tourist Information Centre would be very pleased to hear from you.

Here is a useful source of Thirsk information.

There are many attractive places to visit in the Yorkshire Dales and throughout the region. The Yorkshire Tourist Board provides travel information about the county.

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