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
Cuthbert Bromley Cuthbert Bromley Major Cuthbert Bromley VC (19 September 1878 – 13 August 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Bromley was born on 19 September 1878 in Hammersmith, London, to John Bromley and Marie Louisa Bromley. John Bromley was made a Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) 3rd Class on 24 June 1904, moving to Sutton Corner, Seaford, East Sussex, shortly thereafter. Cuthbert was 36 years old, and was a captain and