Documentary with footage from the late 19th century to the 1970s. Interestingly, the goose fair started out as a trade event and known, amongst other things, for its highquality cheeses. Originally a trade fair, including the selling of geese. Here, hilary silvester from the local civic society explores the goose fairs history, and its significance to nottingham folk. Legend has it that it comes from the hundreds of geese which were at one time driven from lincolnshire. Nottingham goose fair photos and history picture nottingham. Nottingham goose fair photos and history picture the. The first part of this book examines the story behind this tale and places the great cheese riot within the context of the wave of food riots which took place that autumn. Goose fair 2019 its weird and wonderful history, how it. The great nottingham goose fair by peter wilkes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The tags above come from the public, and also from an image recognition project run by the visual geometry group, university of oxford. Their protests fell on deaf ears and nottingham goose fair continued.
Goose fair is traditionally held in nottingham on the first thursday, friday and saturday of october every year. I have some fantastic childhood memories of goose fair, my favourite ride was the gallopers, i vividly remember not being able to get my small hands all the way around the brass pole and the thrill of holding on for dear life, i loved it. New attractions range from jimmy bowrys vintage skid to. Indeed goose fair goes back so far that no one knows for sure exactly how it got its name. The painting was sold at christies in 2004 for over.
Yes, thats right ladies and gentlemen, nottingham s goose fair returns to the pretty green plains of the forest recreation ground between the 2 nd and 6 th of october. Goose fairs cock on a stick man will pass on secret recipe to keep the tradition going. Nottingham goose fair 2019 a look back goose fair all the fun of the fair how was it for you. The archive holds 150,000 photographic images, 4,000 books and. Although for the past few years it has started with a special charity night on the wednesday. Lawrence would return home to nottingham every year to visit the goose fair. Take a gander at goose fair manuscripts and special. These dates are all taken from my events and dates in nottinghams history pages. Ls ground shot of the jostling crowd among the tents and side shows.
Goose fair goes back so far that no one knows for sure exactly how it got its name. Historians think that the fair started around 1284 as city fairs in nottingham started to appear in the charter of king edward i after this date. The forest recreation ground is an open space and recreation ground in nottingham, england, approximately one mile north of the city centre. This urban space is bounded by the neighbourhoods of forest fields to the north, mapperley park to the east, arboretum to the south and hyson green to the west. The nottingham goose fair is an annual travelling funfair held at the forest recreation ground.
States in 1928, the novel was also published in england in the same year with the title david and diana, the names of the books main characters. Nottingham nottingham goose fair 1947 video credit. The nottinghamshire heritage gateway places goose fair. The fair is one of the major highlights of the nottingham events calendar and is always a hit, so this tradition shouldn.
One of the longestrunning fairs in history has its home right here in nottingham. Nothing im returns great textiles in time also thought it was time to play as well as what. Today nearly half a million people go to nottingham goose fair, making it one of the biggest funfairs in europe but its early origins have as much to do with cheese fights and trouser sellers as geese. Local history online for books, news, resources, information, courses and local history contacts. Its not an especially entertaining song, but no doubt it pleased the good people of nottingham by providing them with another example of just how untrustworthy young men from derby can be. Nottingham goose fair 2 you can help us tag artworks on tagger. Nottingham goose fair thrills and delights city residents and visitors. Over a million people enjoy the rides, food and sideshows every october. Thousands expected at nottinghams goose fair central. It is thought that the saxons and the danes established a marketfair in nottingham over. They tell about 20,000 geese that were annually driven for hundreds of miles from the counties of lincolnshire, cambridge, and norfolk to the market place of nottingham. The goose fair is here, but what are the best rides.
Its absolutely magic and a jewel in the crown of nottinghams cultural history it. Nottinghams annual goose fair has a history that dates back to the thirteenth century. Ranked as one of the best fairs in the country, goosey is over 700 years old and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. University of nottingham blogs manuscripts and special collections on this day take a gander at goose fair. A brief history of the fair from an old nottingham city council nottingham goose fair leaflet, written around 1988 by carl piggins of the public relations office. It is best known as the site of the citys famous annual goose fair. Large cheeses were snatched and rolled down wheeler gate and peck lane, apparently bowling over the mayor. Enjoy stalls, treats, burgers, mushy peas, even chips. Nottingham goose fair is one of the largest travling fairs in the uk here is a video of the notingham goose fair which celebrated its 715th aniversery this. Nottingham s prestigious goose fair is one of the most famous in the country. An example of one such fair is the nottingham goose fair, granted a charter by king edward i in 1284, edward was the king responsible for the building of the welsh castles i did posts about a few weeks ago. Thousands of people are expected to attend nottinghams famous goose fair over the next few days. Goose fair has been a part of the nottingham calendar for over 700 years.
Another artist from nottingham, arthur spooner, painted the goose fair, nottingham in 1926. The nfcas colourful website sets out goose fairs origins from the charter granted in 1284 by edward i which authorised the burgesses of nottingham to hold a fair on the eve of the feast of st edmund and for 12 days following. A little and often, book, anecdotes of a life in steam. Goose fair 2019 its weird and wonderful history, how it got its name and fascinating photos. To make an appointment to view the archives and rare books, please contact us. David john skidmore was born on 22 september 1951 in nottingham.
A trip to the fair, then a shot rings out and danielle, 14, is dead. History of goose fair goose fair has been a part of the nottingham calendar for over 700 years. Take a gander at goose fair university of nottingham blogs. In this 2016 article, chris breese dug through the archives to uncover its weird and wonderful history. Nottinghams famous goose fair dates back to the th century and is one of the uks oldest and largest fairs. In 1766 a riot broke out during nottinghams goose fair. Nottinghams goose fair starts on the first thursday in october and lasts for 3 days. The origins of goose fair mumblingnerds mumbling blog. Seven centuries of nottinghams famous goose fair in pictures. The fantastic history of goose fair visit nottinghamshire. Limited, a 1 popular history of nottingham goose fair, and the goose fair garland. Cu the lord mayor of nottingham, robert shaw and his party ride on roundabouts, the big wheel and the mayor wins a coconut from a shy. Dating from at least 1284 it takes place every year in the first week of october.
Ls elevated shot of the fair, showing tent and marquee tops. Whatever the truth of the story, there can be no doubting goose fairs place in history. Use this link to view nottingham goose fair listings on ebay. The great nottingham goose fair by peter wilkes abebooks. Victorian goose fair by ann featherstone new art exchange, 3941 gregory boulevard, nottingham, ng7 6be free 4. I now collect and restore antique carousel horses and it is all because of goose fair.
Also a calendar of events and local history books for sale online. Visiting from scotland this was a must,my partner is from nottingham and has fond memories of goose fair,what a fantastic spectacle,hundreds of rides for all ages,lots of side stalls and a must if you attend a nottingham tradition is mushy peas and mint sauce,i was sceptical but tried it what a delight,be prepared for a great night,fair. Dave skidmore collection collections at the national fairground. Nottingham goose fair research and articles national. Funfair rides never seen before thrill ride favourites the enterprise, the observation wheel, closed gondolas, helter skelter, carousel rides, waltzers, ferris wheel, the roller. Discover the history of nottinghams goose fair though an outdoor photography exhibition at the old market square. Another fair mentioned was the st mathews fair held on september 21st which supposedly dates back to anglo saxon times. Pin by shirz on nottingham with images nottingham city. Tavistock goose fair, known locally as goosey, or goosie, fair, is the annual fair in the stannary town of tavistock on the western edge of dartmoor. Here are a few images of previous goose fairs, mainly taken from old. Some historical goose fair events and dates mumblingnerd.
Goose was traditionally consumed at the feast of michaelmas which falls on the 29th of september. Since 1928 it has taken place at the forest recreation ground, before then it was held in nottingham s market square. Come and experience the sensational lights and thrilling delights of one of europes oldest and largest travelling fairs. History online local history england uk london england portsmouth england birmingham city centre nottingham city london history uk photos. Superbly illustrated book on the fairs early history. All the way from lincoln, cambridge and norfolk, traders would march their geese to the famous nottingham market. For starters, it wasnt always the largest fair in the area. From documentary sources, the charter of king edward of 1284 there is a mention of city fairs in nottingham. In 1910, he wrote a short story called goose fair, which was published in 1914. Without a goose in sight, but with plenty of candy floss and toffee apples, the annual extravaganza of the showmans art of entertainment brings thrills to nottingham.
The name probably came from the hundreds of geese which were driven from lincolnshire to be sold in nottingham. A fat roast goose was a traditional michaelmas treat. A charter granted in 1284 by edward i authorised the burgesses of nottingham to hold a fair on the eve of the feast of st edmund and for twelve days following. Nottingham castle dates from the 17th century and was built on 40 metre high sandstone cliffs. The first reference to what would become goose fair comes from a charter of 1284 in the reign of edward i permiting an 8 day fair in the town of nottingham around the feast of. Nottingham goose fair 2017 forest recreation ground. Most historians agree the fair probably started just after 1284 when the charter of king edward i referred to city fairs in nottingham. It has been held on the second wednesday of october since 1823 and it is one of only three historically established traditional fairs in the uk to carry the name, the other being the larger nottingham goose fair, and the smaller michaelmas goose. Nottinghams goose fair has not run continuously throughout its history. Village fair, a painting by flemish artist, gillis mostaert in 1590. While the nations leaders were reach up in the same hand, to build out of the fall the people have nothing and let my lord nassau wednesday at the family one of the oldest fans in britain it is the citys annual day of many making thousands of nothing on citizens directed themselves to the favorite.
Despite it not being in derby, its hard to disagree that nottinghams goose fair is a widely anticipated event. While living in london between 1908 and 1912, the writer d. Danielle beccan was returning from an evening out with a large group of friends. With more than 720 years of history, nottingham goose fair is one of europes most famous travelling fairs, and is still a fantastic event that delights all ages.
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