Astley and Dunley Parish with riverside Astley Burf on the River Severn, site of the Hamptsall Inn. Associations with Civil War and Prince Rupert 1642 and King Charles 1644. Locally famous Andrew Yarranton born at Larford, a royalist, agricultural engineer, built canals, locks, iron workings, blast furnace, near Sharpley Pool close to Glazen Bridge now recognised by English Heritage as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Yarhampton house, Astley Towne house, Longmore Hill farm, Bull Hill farm and the gothic style Pool House are of historical interest. Nearby, the 220 mile long River Severn used in middle ages to transport coal, etc., and scene of a tragic ferry disaster – 9 killed – in 1919. Astley Hall, former home of Sir Stanley Baldwin.
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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (U64212 Weather Lane, Astley Burf) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024 Order made: to close that part of U64212 Weather Lane from […]
Astley and Dunley Christmas Celebration Tuesday 10th December 7pm Astley Village Hall Come and Celebrate Christmas with us in Astley Village Hall. Carols, Mince Pies, Mulled Wine, and the Stourport […]
A Date for the Diary – Tuesday 10th December 7 00pm Astley Village Hall As we move into November thoughts will soon be turning towards Christmas and already in the […]
Miller Homes will be providing 145 high-quality homes at land off Areley Common, Astley. You are invited to a meeting with representatives of Miller Homes, their drainage engineers and […]
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (U64213 Weather Lane, Astley and Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024 Proposed Order: to close that part of U64213 Weather Lane […]