James Herriot's Acquaintances
The real-life Siegfried Farnon (Donald Sinclair),
James Herriot (James Alfred Wight), and
Tristan Farnon (Brian Sinclair) in Herriot's garden.
The backyard garden was the scene of many
of his stories. Picture from AVMA
- J. Donald Sinclair a.k.a. Siegfried Farnon
- Born in 1910. His obituaray, 1994.
- Lifelong partner of James Herriot.
- Brian Sinclair a.k.a. Tristan Farnon.
- Donald's younger brother. Died in 1990.
- Calum Buchanan
- James Herriot's assistant. Died in 1990.
- John Crooks
- James Herriot's assistant from 1951-54.
- Frank Bingham
- Sinclair's first partner. Worked with Herriot his first months at the practice.
- Mrs. Marjorie Warner of Sowerby a.k.a. Mrs. Pumphrey
- Owner of the obese Pekingese, Tricki Woo. Died in 1983.
- Denton Petty a.k.a. Granville Bennett
- Fellow veterinarian who was very hospitable and could hold his liquor. Died in 1980's.
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Last modified on 26 June 1998.