Tour the Centre (cont.)


		The small consulting room reflects how much of a vets life in the 1940s revolved around large animal work - little time was spent in the surgery attending to small animals.
The breakfast room was the warmest room in the house. The cosy fire was a blessing in the days before central heating and the family would sit in this cosy setting to take their meals in winter. However, it was not unusual for James to clear the table and perform operations on the table.
		At the end of the house is the wonderful kitchen and the hub of family life. Clean linen is airing over the Aga, the kettle has just boiled and high tea is about to be served.
The garden of 23 Kirkgate has also been taken back to the 1940s, complete with cut flower bed, rose bed and small vegetable plot.
	In the fold yard Christopher Timothy narrates a short film that brings to life the real James Herriot story, including a rare television interview with the vet and author and reminiscences of the BBC series by the stars.
The TV sets are just like the sets from All Creatures Great and small. Cameras are positioned to allow you to see yourself, so you to can have a go at acting from one of the scenes. Or try your hand at being a cameraman.
		Learn about being a vet in our award winning interactive vets surgery and farm.
The World of James Herriot houses the only veterinary Science museum in the country. There are over 4,000 objects in our collection, and you can discover just how much the profession has changed since the days of James Herriot.

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