Shop for character figurines from the tales of James Herriot James Herriot became famous throughout the world for his books that captured the essence of life in England's Yorkshire Dales in the 1930's and 40's. The characters were portrayed with all their foibles and contradictions, their tight-fistedness and their generosity. Each of these fabulous, lifelike figurines tell their own stories and bring to life many of these characters from the tales of Britains favourite vet.