Abbots Bromley Horn Dance They have been known to allow visitors to "dance in" if asked politely, and will often invite musicians and others to take part when necessary. The "horns" are six sets of reindeer antlers, three white and three black. In 1976, a small splinter was radiocarbon dated to around 1065. Since there are not believed to have been any reindeer in England in the 11th century, the horns must have been imported from Scandinavia. However, it is equally mysterious as to why this should have been done and by whom. If the antlers were imported it must have been near the
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