Abbots Bromley Horn Dance custom was also present at that time but not commented upon by the writer. A carbon analysis discovered that the antlers used in the dance date to the 11th century – though these may well have replaced an even older set. According to some, the use of antlers suggests an Anglo-Saxon origin along with other native Anglo-Saxon traditions that have survived into modern times in various forms. It has been speculated, for example, that the dance originated in the pagan period and was connected with the ruling dynasty of Mercia, based some 15 miles away at Tamworth, who owned extensive
John Floyer (Tamworth MP) However, his election was overturned on petition on 22 March 1742, and he never stood for Parliament again. In 1743 his name was included in a list of leading Jacobite sympathizers prepared for the French foreign office. John Floyer (Tamworth MP) John Floyer ( 1681 – 4 June 1762) was an English politician from Staffordshire. John Floyer was born circa 1681. He was the oldest son of the physician Sir John Floyer of Hints Hall, near Lichfield in Staffordshire. His mother Mary was the daughter and co-heir of Sir Henry Archbold of Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, the chancellor of the diocese