jonab 1,644 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 I remember Goose Fair being held middayThursday to midnight Saturday at which time the dismantling started. By about 9 am on the Sunday it was all but gone and time for the 'beachcombers' to begin searching for dropped money and other valuables. The interesting aspect of that activity was ruined when metal detectors became commonplace. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Thats what I was thinking Jonab. Used to take great delight in rummaging through the detritus in that area. If we found a damaged figurine for example, we thought it were buried treasure or spoils of war. I believe the figures were known as Fairings. Once found a little girl figurine, never found her missing arm though. Never heard of anybody finding money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Well I did ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 I used to work on Gregory Boulevard and on the Monday following the fair, a few of us would go over and pick up whatever we could find in the grass to donate to Ellerslie House Hospital (next door to where we worked). Most years we managed to pick up a few quid, even though the 'professionals' had been there on the Sunday. It used to be that at almost any time of year, odd coins could be picked up but that is most likely now over due to these nasty beeping metal detectors. They've taken all the fun out of beachcombing and reduced it to a money-grubbing chore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Thought you might Fly. Once heard someone had found a wallet, but always thought it was an urban legend. When I think about it, I could have only been about 10/11 years old. Nobody thought about much then. Nowadays you can't go out on your own till your about 16 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 It's all down to those detectorists off the telly, Jonab. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Don't you believe it. You're under a misapprehension there B. Kids of well under 16 are out till all hours in some areas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Just goes to show, what a sheltered life we lead in the sticks. For excitement we catch our one bus into Lewes and watch the traffic lights change. Hard to believe it's the County Town, considering some of the bigger towns around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Historically, it's the most renowned town in the area. Famous for the battle of 1264. It's not a bad little town architecturally either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 It's also famous for the bonfire societies that parade through it. Never been down to watch because all the roads are closed from about 3.00pm until verly late in the evening. So if you go down for shopping, you've got to get out or your stuck there for the night. Looks quite interesting on You tube. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Not exactly a surprise, but Goose Fair has been cancelled for this year. https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottingham-goose-fair-2020/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 I won’t necessarily miss it although if we’re about we do have a stroll down there. Still a shame though that yet another big event has been cancelled. Is this ‘herd immunity’ going to kick in soon so we can get some normality back into our lives? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 956 Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 My mum loved Goose Fair and because of that I have been to the fair every year of my life as she took me as a baby in the pram and as a toddler and I’ve been every year since. Never missed one and now take my grandchildren. I was really ill with a cold one year but still went down the fair so as not to miss it. I can’t say I’ve enjoyed it much in recent years, just not the same. Not this year then. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 From where I lived you could walk to the Forest where the Goose Falr was held. Each year from 5 years old till I was about 11/12 my uncle Jim would give us all 10/- (50p to you young ones) at that time you could get rides and a bridal doll, it soon change, went down one year had a couple of ride's then my 10/- had gone. Memories of Goose Fair. At the time before going on to Hull was one of the biggest in Europe.People would visit from all over England. 2 big wheels together 2 large swinging Baskets to gether if you were girls and went on the Waltzer the fair boys would send the bucket swinging round again/again/again and again. The slde shows The coco-nut shy. The Wall Of Death, this ride would go round so fast the floor would drop, and you would stick to he wall All the stores standing from Mansfield Rd to the bottom gates of the fair but the best ride of all was!!!!!! The Cake Walk. many a time have i fallen over and laughed till I've cried. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Mary, the Wall of Death was motorbikes riding round the cylindrical 'drum'. The Rotor was the ride where the floor went down and we all stuck' ' to the wall, until it slowly stopped spinning and we slid down. Wearing a dress was NOT a good idea (except for the people viewing the ride!) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Thanks MargieH I think my brain is turning to mush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Mary.... mushy peas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 It doesn't seem 5 mins since you were talking about Goose Fair last year.Shame it's been cancelled but can understand why.I used to love it but haven't been since I don't know when. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 That's a good name Margie, Mary Mushypeas. Is she local? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Thanks Beeky (I love you to) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Who's Beeky? ( I just thought Mary Mushypeas was a good name). Didn't have anyone in mind, says he, lying through his teeth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Told u that i can't spell yes I like the name "Mary Mushypeas" Glad I don't live in Germany as Mushy mean's some thing completely different. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 hour ago, mary1947 said: Glad I don't live in Germany as Mushy mean's some thing completely different. I think it's spelt differently... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 I’ve just googled it as well and have realised that I occasionally use the word ‘mush’ in Romany speak meaning ‘man’ (for example saying: “you alright mush?”) It’s strange because I’ve only just realised I say it sometimes!!! Wonder where I got that from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, MargieH said: I’ve just googled it as well and have realised that I occasionally use the word ‘mush’ And you being a Grammar School girl anall ....... !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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