James Herriot: The Simple Life of the World's Most Famous Veterinarian

On Thursday, March 12th at 1 pm the David M. Hunt

Library will host the virtual program “James Herriot: The Simple Life of the

World’s Most Famous Veterinarian”. Join Anglophile and former UK resident

Claire Evans as she recounts the life and times of Alf Wight, an unassuming

country veterinarian who practiced for 50 years in one of England’s most beautiful

places, the Yorkshire Dales. He rose to international fame later in life under

the pen name James Herriot as he recounted the heartwarming animal stories and

colorful characters of a bygone era, inspiring films and multiple television

series, including the most recent TV adaptation of “All Creatures Great and

Small,” shown on PBS’ Masterpiece. Bask in the visual beauty of Claire’s recent

Yorkshire Dales visit and learn the surprising story of the vet whose books

still entertain millions. Register for this program here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HlNmAkkBR-aiPzGK3z_nWg