Flute and harp with Virginia and Florence Astley. Music, stories and poetry from Hardy’s time bring his home to life. There will be three performances, each lasting approximately 25 minutes. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for … Read More
Flute and harp with Virginia and Florence Astley. Music, stories and poetry from Hardy’s time bring his home to life. There will be three performances, each lasting approximately 25 minutes. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for … Read More
Tales From The English River… With the publication of The English River, Virginia Astley has reached a milestone in a writing career that’s slowly evolved over recent years. It’s also a book that marks a personal journey that touches on … Read More
A reminder that on 4th October – National Poetry Day – Virginia Astley will be performing with her daughter Florence at the Sevenoaks Literary Festival. Reading from her recent publication The English River, Virginia will be accompanied by Florence on … Read More
Virginia will be appearing at Rough Trade East in London this August to discuss and read from her new book The English River. Virginia will be in conversation with poet Will Burns, who is also Poet-In-Residence at Caught By The … Read More
Join us at Rough Trade East for a very special evening with writer and poet Virginia Astley in conversation with poet Will Burns. Virginia will be discussing and reading from her latest book The English River, published by Bloodaxe books. … Read More
Virginia will be appearing as Gideon Coe’s guest on BBC6 Music on 12th July. She’ll be discussing new book The English River, her writing and her extensive songwriting career. Virginia will also be choosing some of the music that will … Read More
On National Poetry Day, Virginia Astley will be celebrating the English river in poetry, photographs and music.
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Music, stories and poetry from Hardy’s time bring his home to life. There will be three performances, each lasting approximately 25 minutes.… Read More
Literature Works is a regional literature development agency which focusses on south west England. As part of the ongoing promotional work for The English River, Virginia recently spoke to them about the inspirations behind the book, the influence of Thomas … Read More