THE ANNUAL fair located in the city's market place continues to attract residents with its variety of traditional and modern rides as well as various stalls and attractions. 

The fair opened yesterday, (Sunday, October 15) and will continue until Wednesday, October 18.

Salisbury Journal: Having fun at the fairHaving fun at the fair (Image: Spencer Mulholland)

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Many people have already taken to the heights enjoying rides such as the big wheel, the dodgems  or having fun on the side stalls in the hopes of winning a prize. 

The origins of the fair lie deep in Salisbury's history - dating back to 1227.  King Henry III granted a charter to the Bishop of Salisbury to hold a fair which takes place on the third Monday in October and the charter remains to-date.