Goose Fair has evolved enormously from the time it was all about buying and selling wares more than 700 years ago to the colourful spectacle it is today. But even in relatively recent times there have been some fairly big changes to the attractions at Forest Recreation Ground, where hundreds of thousands of revellers have been flocking this week.
There's hundreds of rides, stalls and food and drink outlets. Some things never change - mushy peas and mint sauce, dodgems and winning a giant cuddly toy are part and parcel of the event. But there are certain elements that are no longer part of the fair, which this year is enjoying a longer run of 10 days until Sunday October 9.
Doughnuts and burgers are key Goose Fair fodder and there's no shortage of stalls selling them at the Forest Rec. But one feature that's disappeared from the fair is the Golden Arches. That's right - turn the clock back to the 1990s and the fast food chain McDonald's were there as the main photo shows.
