I now collect and restore antique carousel horses and it is all because of goose fair. 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. The origins of goose fair mumblingnerds mumbling blog. Also a calendar of events and local history books for sale online. Indeed goose fair goes back so far that no one knows for sure exactly how it got its name. Goose fair archaeology and history of medieval sherwood. Its absolutely magic and a jewel in the crown of nottinghams cultural history it. 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. History of goose fair goose fair has been a part of the nottingham calendar for over 700 years. Nottingham goose fair 2 you can help us tag artworks on tagger. Village fair, a painting by flemish artist, gillis mostaert in 1590.
Nottinghams annual goose fair has a history that dates back to the thirteenth century. Nottingham castle dates from the 17th century and was built on 40 metre high sandstone cliffs. 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. Dating from at least 1284 it takes place every year in the first week of october. Here, hilary silvester from the local civic society explores the goose fairs history, and its significance to nottingham folk. Goose fair 2019 its weird and wonderful history, how it got its. Nottinghams goose fair starts on the first thursday in october and lasts for 3 days. Thousands expected at nottinghams goose fair central. 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. History online local history england uk london england portsmouth england birmingham city centre nottingham city london history uk photos. Nottingham goose fair 2017 forest recreation ground.
In 1910, he wrote a short story called goose fair, which was published in 1914. The fantastic history of goose fair visit nottinghamshire. The nottingham goose fair is an annual travelling funfair held at the forest recreation ground. Danielle beccan was returning from an evening out with a large group of friends. The goose fair is here, but what are the best rides. 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. Large cheeses were snatched and rolled down wheeler gate and peck lane, apparently bowling over the mayor. For starters, it wasnt always the largest fair in the area. 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. The tags above come from the public, and also from an image recognition project run by the visual geometry group, university of oxford. 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. The archive holds 150,000 photographic images, 4,000 books and. Nottingham goose fair thrills and delights city residents and visitors.
Here are a few images of previous goose fairs, mainly taken from old. 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. This year, started wednesday, ended sunday, an extra day. 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.
Limited, a 1 popular history of nottingham goose fair, and the goose fair garland. It is best known as the site of the citys famous annual goose fair. 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. Local history online for books, news, resources, information, courses and local history contacts. 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. A trip to the fair, then a shot rings out and danielle, 14. Their protests fell on deaf ears and nottingham goose fair continued. In this 2016 article, chris breese dug through the archives to uncover its weird and wonderful history. All the way from lincoln, cambridge and norfolk, traders would march their geese to the famous nottingham market.
Nothing im returns great textiles in time also thought it was time to play as well as what. Despite it not being in derby, its hard to disagree that nottinghams goose fair is a widely anticipated event. 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. The fair is one of the major highlights of the nottingham events calendar and is always a hit, so this tradition shouldn. Goose fair goes back so far that no one knows for sure exactly how it got its name. Superbly illustrated book on the fairs early history. Documentary with footage from the late 19th century to the 1970s. Goose was traditionally consumed at the feast of michaelmas which falls on the 29th of september. Some historical goose fair events and dates mumblingnerd. Lawrence would return home to nottingham every year to visit the goose fair. Since 1928 it has taken place at the forest recreation ground, before then it was held in nottingham s market square. Another artist from nottingham, arthur spooner, painted the goose fair, nottingham in 1926. Nottingham goose fair photos and history picture the. Dave skidmore collection collections at the national fairground.
Nottingham nottingham goose fair 1947 video credit. Interestingly, the goose fair started out as a trade event and known, amongst other things, for its highquality cheeses. Although for the past few years it has started with a special charity night on the wednesday. Ls elevated shot of the fair, showing tent and marquee tops. One of the longestrunning fairs in history has its home right here in nottingham.
Discover the history of nottinghams goose fair though an outdoor photography exhibition at the old market square. Seven centuries of nottinghams famous goose fair in pictures. While living in london between 1908 and 1912, the writer d. University of nottingham blogs manuscripts and special collections on this day take a gander at goose fair. Goose fair is traditionally held in nottingham on the first thursday, friday and saturday of october every year.
Ranked as one of the best fairs in the country, goosey is over 700 years old and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Another fair mentioned was the st mathews fair held on september 21st which supposedly dates back to anglo saxon times. The forest recreation ground is an open space and recreation ground in nottingham, england, approximately one mile north of the city centre. Over a million people enjoy the rides, food and sideshows every october. It is thought that the saxons and the danes established a marketfair in nottingham over. 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. The great nottingham goose fair by peter wilkes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nottingham goose fair photos and history picture nottingham. Nottinghams goose fair has not run continuously throughout its history. Ls ground shot of the jostling crowd among the tents and side shows. 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. A fat roast goose was a traditional michaelmas treat.
Take a gander at goose fair university of nottingham blogs. 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. Originally a trade fair, including the selling of geese. Legend has it that it comes from the hundreds of geese which were at one time driven from lincolnshire. Nottingham s prestigious goose fair is one of the most famous in the country.
New attractions range from jimmy bowrys vintage skid to. A trip to the fair, then a shot rings out and danielle, 14, is dead. Nottingham goose fair 2019 a look back goose fair all the fun of the fair how was it for you. Enjoy stalls, treats, burgers, mushy peas, even chips. 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. Goose fair 2019 its weird and wonderful history, how it got its name and fascinating photos. Most historians agree the fair probably started just after 1284 when the charter of king edward i referred to city fairs in nottingham. Whatever the truth of the story, there can be no doubting goose fairs place in history. The name probably came from the hundreds of geese which were driven from lincolnshire to be sold in nottingham. In 1766 a riot broke out during nottinghams goose fair. The painting was sold at christies in 2004 for over. Take a gander at goose fair manuscripts and special. Goose fair has been a part of the nottingham calendar for over 700 years.
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. Thousands of people are expected to attend nottinghams famous goose fair over the next few days. 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. To make an appointment to view the archives and rare books, please contact us. Goose fairs cock on a stick man will pass on secret recipe to keep the tradition going. Victorian goose fair by ann featherstone new art exchange, 3941 gregory boulevard, nottingham, ng7 6be free 4. The great nottingham goose fair by peter wilkes abebooks. 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. These dates are all taken from my events and dates in nottinghams history pages. Goose fair 2019 its weird and wonderful history, how it. 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. Nottinghams famous goose fair dates back to the th century and is one of the uks oldest and largest fairs.
The nottinghamshire heritage gateway places goose fair. Come and experience the sensational lights and thrilling delights of one of europes oldest and largest travelling fairs. A little and often, book, anecdotes of a life in steam. Pin by shirz on nottingham with images nottingham city. Watch nottingham goose fair october 1959 online bfi player. From documentary sources, the charter of king edward of 1284 there is a mention of city fairs in nottingham. 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. David john skidmore was born on 22 september 1951 in nottingham.
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