COCKS ON STICKS GOOSE FAIR NOTTINGHAM UK

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England 5th October 2017. Ray Brooks (87 years old) at the Nottingham Goose Fair. He makes the hand made Cocks on Sticks sweets that are traditional to the Goose Fair. Whiteheads of Nottingham Ltd, founded by Rays grandfather started the tradition in the 1890s. Whiteheads went into liquidation many years ago and Ray kept the tradition going. They sell for £1.50 and £2.00, depending on size. The serpent reversed 'S' shaped sweets hang on the board-wall...
more »

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England 5th October 2017. Ray Brooks (87 years old) at the Nottingham Goose Fair. He makes the hand made Cocks on Sticks sweets that are traditional to the Goose Fair. Whiteheads of Nottingham Ltd, founded by Rays grandfather started the tradition in the 1890s. Whiteheads went into liquidation many years ago and Ray kept the tradition going. They sell for £1.50 and £2.00, depending on size. The serpent reversed 'S' shaped sweets hang on the board-wall of his booth. He is eating traditional mushy peas out of a single use polystyrene cup with a plastic spoon.
« less