Biographie of James Herriot

James Alfred Wight (James Herriot) was born on October 3rd 1916 in the Roker area of Sunderland. His parents James and Hannah were married on July 17 1915 in Sunderland. The couple moved to Glasgow, were Alfred was raised, and like most boys his age in Glasgow, he went to Yoker Primary School and Later to Hillhead high school, that and his Glaswegian accent gave many the impression he was Scottish. At age 13 Alfred Wight decided to become …

…Jimmy and Rosie. Jimmy toke his position next to his Father as a vet, and Rosie became a doctor. Alfred Wight was a much respected local and did not let his fame as an author change his life style or habits. He was faithful to Thrisk even in 1970 during high taxation; he refused to leave the town, the people, and the lovely memories. And on Feb 23rd 1995 he died in Lambert Memorial Hospital in Thirsk