In the city of York, in North Yorkshire, northern England

 James Herriot lived and worked in North Yorkshire, England, for more than 50 years, first and foremost as a veterinarian, but in his later years as one of the world's most successful authors.

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(in northern England) The city of York, in North Yorkshire, lies at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss. A cathedral city, about midway between London and Edinburgh, it is the historic county town of Yorkshire. The city has many old buildings and other structures, such as a minster, castle, and city walls. It is the largest settlement and the administrative center of the wider City of York district.

+ No other city in northern England says "medieval" quite like York, a city of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth that has lost little of its pre-industrial luster. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets. At its heart lies the immense, awe-inspiring York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York's long history and rich heritage is woven into virtually every brick and beam, and the modern, tourist-oriented city -- with its myriad museums, restaurants, cafes and traditional pubs is a carefully maintained heir to that heritage.

+ In the 19th century, it became part of a major railway network and confectionery manufacturing center. In WWII, the city was bombed during the Baedeker Blitz (a series of aerial attacks in April and May 1942 by the German Luftwaffe on English cities); though it was less affected by the war than other northern cities; several of its historic buildings that had been gutted were restored up to the 1960s.

+ The city is one of 15 in England to have a lord mayor, and one of three to have "The Right Honorable" title affixed, the others being London's and Bristol's. Historic governance of the city was as a county corporate, not included in the county's "riding system" (to emphasize its political impartiality. The city has since been part of a municipal borough, county borough, and since 1996, a non-metropolitan district (the City of York), which also includes surrounding villages and rural areas, and the town of Haxby. (The current district's local council is responsible for providing all local services and facilities throughout this area.)

+ Modern York is the site of the National Railway Museum. York’s many medieval churches and other historic buildings make tourism a significant component of the local economy. The University of York and the archbishop’s residence at Bishopthorpe lie just outside the city center.

+ Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. Although the Romans built the city in 71 AD, the Vikings captured it in 866 CE. (Be sure to stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind.) From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for an overview of the most recent 400 years.