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
Nelly Bromley Nelly Bromley Eleanor Elizabeth (Nelly, sometimes Nellie) Bromley (30 September 1850 – 27 October 1939) was an English actor and singer who performed in operettas and musical burlesques. She is best remembered today for having created the role of the Plaintiff in Gilbert & Sullivan's first success, "Trial by Jury", although she played in that piece for just over three months out of a successful career spanning nearly two decades. Bromley was born on 30 September 1850 in London to an actress and singer, also Eleanor Bromley (1826–1859). The identity of her father is unknown. Her mother was born into