Darrowby is a fictional village in the North Riding of Yorkshire, England, which was created by author Alf Wight under the pen name of James Herriot as the setting for the veterinary practice in his book It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet. The book has been adapted for two television series, both titled All Creatures Great and Small. The first was the BBC's 1978 series, which aired between 1978 and 1990. A new adaptation was produced for the 2020 series.
Askrigg village centre, used as "Darrowby" for filming for the BBC TV series, with "Skeldale House" to the right
"Skeldale House" in Askrigg, used in the BBC-TV series
"Skeldale House" in Askrigg
The Kings Arms Hotel in Askrigg, used for "The Drovers Arms" in the BBC-TV series.
James Alfred Wight, better known by his pen name James Herriot, was a British veterinary surgeon and author.
James Herriot
The veterinary surgery (office) of Alf Wight (James Herriot) and his partners, Donald and Brian Sinclair at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, now a museum
Original name plates for Donald Sinclair (Siegfried Farnon) and Alf Wight (James Herriot) at the World of James Herriot museum
Sign at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk (2018)