Astley is a village in Worcestershire, England, about seven miles southwest of Kidderminster. Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), poet and hymnist was born in the village, the youngest daughter of the Rector of Astley. Astley Vineyards have been producing a range of English white wines including sparkling wines since 1983 and have won over 100 awards, consistently winning every year. All their wines are now Quality Wine status, and three current wines have received International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) awards. The vineyard is recommended in Rick Stein's guide.[1] Astley Primary School is a small, rural Church of England Voluntary Aided school with about eighty pupils between 4 and 11 years old. Although the school is isolated, it is popular with children travelling some distance each day.
References
- ^ Astley Vineyards. English Wine Producers. Retrieved on 2006-11-07.
