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| Aysgarth Falls, Yorkshire Dales, England |
Near the little town of Aysgarth lies Aysgarth Falls, a beautiful place dear to James Alfred Wight (known to us as James Herriot). After reading about it in his book James Herriot's Yorkshire, I knew we had to visit it. Thankfully, on the day we arrived, the sky was clear, the sun shone down, and we could walk along the rocky side of the river and really enjoy our visit.
James, or Alf as he was known by family and friends, always took time out of each day to walk his dogs. In fact, in The Real James Herriot, his son Jim Wight mentions that Alf played golf at a particular course for many years. But when the club decided to crack down on members who insisted on bringing their dogs with them, he let his membership lapse.
After a long day of Tuberculosis testing in the Dales, James returned home one evening, thinking his day was over, and he could finally relax. "Alf, where's Danny?" his wife Joan (Helen Alderson) asked. So he hopped back into his car, and undertook the twenty-five mile drive back to Aysgarth Falls.
Thankfully, his dog was still there, and waiting patiently for him.
It's hard to believe it'll be ten years this summer since we were there. Perhaps, if we should return to England one day, my wife and I can pay another visit to Aysgarth Falls.
Dragon Dave
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