The Narrows opened during the second day of the Fair and looked to be doing a roaring trade.
However some things never change in Abingdon. There was Bell Ringing Practice on Tuesday evening at St Nics. At times they were edging it against the pumping volume of the Fairground.
Down West St Helen Street there was Pudding Night at Rosie’s Tea Room. On the menu was: poached pear with chocolate sauce, treacle tart with clotted cream, Eve’s pudding with custard – they were not tempted by candy floss or toffee apples just up the road.
And after a poor start to the season, and what seems to have been a radical change of players to cut costs, Abingdon United got their first league win, a half mile from the fair.
Thanks to Rob for sending some pictures of the Fair which has had two good days this year, and has drawn big crowds.
There were no live gold fish prizes to be won this year, but plenty of cuddly toys.
Easily the most popular creature in 2013 were Minions.
I won a couple of goldfish at the fair as a kid.
they lived for 22 years – we had to buy an expensive tank setup!
My ‘first’ pair of goldfish came from Battersea Park funfair.
Called them Rhubarb and Ginger…why..because the plastic bag sprung a small leak, by the time we got home to the flat, the only recepticle Mum had was a large jam-jar.
They lasted for many years, (so I thought). Later in life Dad told me whenever a fish died, it was sneakily replaced with another, whilst I was at school… Sneaky….
Did anyone catch the name of the ride in photo 3? I lost something and it would help the police. I’d really appreciate it. Thanks
The ride in picture 3 is called Super Bowl
Isn’t that The Superbowl ride.
American Football gives it away!.