Staffordshire village holds ancient horn dance

A ritual dance dating back to the 13th Century has been performed in a Staffordshire village.

The Abbots Bromley Horn Dance is held across several miles of roads on Wakes Monday, the first Monday after 4 September.

Organisers said the celebration was traditionally intended to "ensure successful hunting".

The annual dance, which features characters including deer-men, a fool, a hobby horse, a bowman and Maid Marian, now attracts visitors from across the world.

11 September 2017