Tuesday, 8 September 2009

Abbot's Bromley 7 Sep 2009

Hi readers! Am yo all roight?

This is my first post in ages. Today I rode to Abbot's Bromley in darkest Staffordshire, for today was the day of the Horn Dance, a traditional dance enacted here since the 13th century. I have been intending to see this event ever since I we have lived in the Midlands and at last I was able to. I was not disappointed: neither the dancing nor the playing were particularly memorable, but it was impossible not to feel a sense of tradition going back centuries. Everyone, performers and onlookers alike, were having a good time. I used National Cycle Route 54 from Derby to get as far as Dunstall, then quiet country lanes. Total distance: 130 km

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Good job that I did not tag along with you Clyde. We would still be on the way, Matbe as far as Mickleover!!