📚 World of James Herriot
Museum and former veterinary practice in Thirsk, North Yorkshire
📋 Fast Facts
- Located at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England
- Home and original veterinary practice of James Alfred Wight (1916–1995)
- Exhibits cover Wight's life, works, and veterinary science
- Known as "Skeldale House" in Herriot's famous novels
The World of James Herriot is a museum housed in the former home and veterinary practice of James Alfred Wight, the British author who wrote under the pen name James Herriot. Located at 23 Kirkgate in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, the 1940s period house preserves the life and literary legacy of one of the 20th century's most celebrated veterinarian-authors. The attraction combines residential and professional spaces, offering visitors insight into both Wight's personal life and his pioneering work ...