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Who is James Herriot and what is he best known for writing about?
James Herriot is the pen name of James Alfred Wight, OBE, FRCVS, an English veterinary surgeon and writer best known for his semi-autobiographical stories, often referred to collectively as All Creatures Great and Small.
Where did James Herriot qualify as a veterinary surgeon and at what age?
James Herriot qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College at the age of 23 in 1939.
In which town did James Herriot work in a rural practice for the rest of his life?
James Herriot worked in a rural practice based in the town of Thirsk, Yorkshire, close to the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors for the rest of his life.
When did James Herriot begin writing, and what was the title of his first book?
In 1966, at the age of 50, James Herriot began writing. In 1969, he wrote 'If Only They Could Talk', the first of the now-famous series based on his life working as a vet.
Why did James Herriot use a pen name, and what name did he choose?
James Herriot used a pen name due to professional etiquette which frowned on veterinary surgeons and other professionals from advertising their services. He chose the name 'James Herriot' as his pen name.
What is the original practice of James Herriot now?
The original practice is now a museum, 'The World of James Herriot'.
When did James Herriot start writing, and what was the title of his first book?
In 1966, at the age of 50, he began writing. In 1969 Wight wrote 'If Only They Could Talk', the first of the now-famous series based on his life working as a vet and his training in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
What was the profession of James Herriot before he began writing?
James Herriot was a veterinary surgeon before he began writing.
Where did James Herriot move in July to work in a rural practice, and where was it close to?
He moved in July to work in a rural practice based in the town of Thirsk, Yorkshire, close to the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
Why did James Herriot use a pen name, and what was the name he chose?
Owing in part to professional etiquette which at that time frowned on veterinary surgeons and other professionals from advertising their services, he took a pen name, choosing 'James Herriot'.
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