GOOSE FAIRAre ‘yo goin danh’ Goose Fair?
The thrill of it all is a family affair There's hot dogs, mushy peas, all goodies they sell Cockles, mussels and crabs in their shell Candy floss, toffee apples, brandy snap and ice cream There's lots of rides, some make you scream. Big wheel, waltzers, dodgems --to name a few Lots of side shows for you to view You can throw a dart or hook a duck Win on bingo with a bit of luck Enjoy all you can and just take care Because it won't be back for another year So when you walk home, and look back on the sign Where the Goose Fair was held over 700 times. Let your memories go back to when you were young Nottingham Goose Fair has always been fun Our Goose Fair is one of the best It's held on Nottingham Forest It's proper Goose Fair weather, wrap up warm, and get yer wellies on kids ! |
Goose Fair - you've been around so long First time you were mentioned is 1541 Then 1646, the plague cancelled the fair Not to return until the following year 1752, the fair went on, folks were pleased 1766, a riot about cheese 1805, a wild beast show 1813, a banned merry-go- (round) 1819, Madame Tussauds exhibition was grand 1855, the first big wheel turned by hand 1888, a parachute jump - 50 tricks on a bike "one you'll like” 1890, a midget and baby to see 1892, the performers were flea after flea. 1898. the showmen were named regarding attractions at the fair 1906, Big Wheel, Helter Skelter, motor cars, they were all there 1908, a heatwave and photographers while you wait 1909, teddy bear rides and haunted castle, some folks were scared and in a state 1910, new scenic railway 1911 a ghost show 1912, wiggle wiggle, 1913 bioscope last time to show 1915, proved another good year 1927, the last in the Square 1932, the new Yo- Yo 1938, change of rides, some had to go 1939, to 45, no fair because of war 1947, two big wheels, a new waltzer - who could ask for more? 1948, Sky Rockets and Cooper Plane "hold your breath” 1949, the famous Wall of Death 1950 to present day, the list of rides has grown Our Goose Fair is fabulous the best the world as known. So when you walk home and look back on the sign Where the Goose Fairs been held over 700 times Remember our Goose Fair is the best held on Nottingham Forest |