My Yorkshire Great and Small
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF RURAL ENGLAND Channel 5’s beloved Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright brings us a heartwarming love letter to the places, people and creatures of Yorkshire. Peter takes us on an enchanting journey through the hidden gems of the most beautiful county in the world, sharing charming tales of his life in Thirsk as well as fascinating nuggets of local history. Packed with engaging tales of the animals, people and places around him, Peter looks back on the bygone ways of his childhood, while also exploring the fusion of tradition and modernity that characterises the Yorkshire countryside today. Peter's passion for nature shines through on every page, as he explains why our environment is so important – and what we can do to protect it for future generations. Perfect for fans of David Attenborough, Gerald Durrell, and James Herriot, Peter’s long-term mentor and friend. Full of laughter, joy and heartbreak, this book casts light on the quirks of Yorkshire life and challenges faced by rural communities in the UK today. The Yorkshire Vet attracts 1.8m viewers, and the launch of the book will coincide with the launch of the new series.
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My Yorkshire Great and Small
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF RURAL ENGLAND Channel 5’s beloved Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright brings us a heartwarming love letter to the places, people and creatures of Yorkshire. Peter takes us on an enchanting journey through the hidden gems of the most beautiful county in the world, sharing charming tales of his life in Thirsk as well as fascinating nuggets of local history. Packed with engaging tales of the animals, people and places around him, Peter looks back on the bygone ways of his childhood, while also exploring the fusion of tradition and modernity that characterises the Yorkshire countryside today. Peter's passion for nature shines through on every page, as he explains why our environment is so important – and what we can do to protect it for future generations. Perfect for fans of David Attenborough, Gerald Durrell, and James Herriot, Peter’s long-term mentor and friend. Full of laughter, joy and heartbreak, this book casts light on the quirks of Yorkshire life and challenges faced by rural communities in the UK today. The Yorkshire Vet attracts 1.8m viewers, and the launch of the book will coincide with the launch of the new series.
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My Yorkshire Great and Small

My Yorkshire Great and Small

by Peter Wright
My Yorkshire Great and Small

My Yorkshire Great and Small

by Peter Wright

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A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF RURAL ENGLAND Channel 5’s beloved Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright brings us a heartwarming love letter to the places, people and creatures of Yorkshire. Peter takes us on an enchanting journey through the hidden gems of the most beautiful county in the world, sharing charming tales of his life in Thirsk as well as fascinating nuggets of local history. Packed with engaging tales of the animals, people and places around him, Peter looks back on the bygone ways of his childhood, while also exploring the fusion of tradition and modernity that characterises the Yorkshire countryside today. Peter's passion for nature shines through on every page, as he explains why our environment is so important – and what we can do to protect it for future generations. Perfect for fans of David Attenborough, Gerald Durrell, and James Herriot, Peter’s long-term mentor and friend. Full of laughter, joy and heartbreak, this book casts light on the quirks of Yorkshire life and challenges faced by rural communities in the UK today. The Yorkshire Vet attracts 1.8m viewers, and the launch of the book will coincide with the launch of the new series.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781912624850
Publisher: Mirror Books
Publication date: 06/12/2020
Pages: 243
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Peter Wright qualified from the University of Liverpool in 1981 and has worked at Skeldale Vetinary Centre for longer than he cares to admit! He worked with Alf Wight and Donald Sinclair, the original James Herriot and Siegfried Farnon, and enjoys telling the younger vets tales from his time with them.

Table of Contents

Prologue The Great Yorkshire Show vii

Chapter 1 A Birthday Bash 1

Chapter 2 The Old Ways 11

Chapter 3 Food, Glorious Food 21

Chapter 4 Eat, Drink and Be Merry… 31

Chapter 5 A View of Life from Sutton Bank 43

Chapter 6 The Road to Whitby 65

Chapter 7 A Brief Encounter 77

Chapter 8 Saving Yorkshire 89

Chapter 9 Sheepdogs and Bicycles 107

Chapter 10 Market Day 129

Chapter 11 The Ups and Downs of York 147

Chapter 12 The Remains of Oliver Cromwell 167

Chapter 13 Bernie, Bernie, Show Us Your ****! 185

Epilogue Back at the beginning 209

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