DAVID WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
DAVID WRIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHY
THE ABBOTTS BROMLEY HORN DANCE
Taking down the horns ready for blessing
The priest blesses the antlers prior to the dance
The side receives the blessing
The 'Hobby Horse' is helped into his work clothes
First 'stag'
Second 'stag'
Third 'stag'
Fourth 'stag'
Fifth 'stag'
Sixth 'stag'
'Maid Marian'
The Archer
Boy with a triangle
The apprentice triangle boy
Women are now being admitted into the side
The 'fool' leads the side out
Musician
Musician
The dance is a simple one because of the weight of the antlers
...including strange weaving in and out followed by a bow
At lunchtime the side dance on the lawn in front of the Hall
The Abbots Bromley Horn Dancers outside the Hall
