Anstey, Leicestershire
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Anstey is a large village in Leicestershire, England, located north west of Leicester in the borough of Charnwood. Its population was 7,697 at the 2021 census. This figure is expected to increase due
'Anstey - Gateway to Charnwood Forest' sign seen on entering the village
St. Mary's parish church, Anstey
King William's Bridge, Anstey
Packhorse Bridge, Anstey
Willie Thorne
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William Joseph Thorne was an English professional snooker player who turned professional in 1975 and competed until 2001. He won one ranking title, the 1985 Classic, and reached the final of the 1985
Anstey, Leicestershire
…appropriated by the Luddites - whose name was adopted in a recent household development in the village: Ned Ludd Close, and snooker player and commentator Willie Thorne, who started playing snooker at the village's Conservative club. Footballer Derek Dougan lived in the village during his time at Leicester City. According…
Snooker player Willie Thorne, circa 1992