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One of Wisbech’s traditions is its relationship with the
Mart and Statute Fairs. Since at least 1851 travelling showmen and
hawkers, on their way between Lynn and Stamford Fairs, have gathered
in Wisbech. 
The town hosts funfairs in March and September each year on Chapel
Road Carpark.
Showmen also attend the annual Christmas Lights Switch On and the
Christmas Market in the town centre.
References to fair tolls were made in the first Charter to Wisbech
by King Richard I in 1190.
The picture above shows the Leader of Wisbech Town Council, Cllr
David Oliver, John Thurston (President of the Showmen’s Guild),
the Mayoress Susanah Farmer, and Sonia Jones, Wisbech Rose Queen
2008
Over 800 years after that first Charter the Council was proud to
see the inaugural meeting of Wisbech Youth Council on 23 September
2008. Seventeen young people attended the first meeting, and committed
themselves to setting up a directory for young people, organising
a youth extravaganza, developing a questionnaire about mental health
services for young people, and many other initiatives.
To join the Wisbech Youth Council young people have to live, earn
or learn in Wisbech, and be between 12 and 18 years old.
They meet regularly in the Council Chamber and are fully supported
by Wisbech Town Council at 1 North Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JR.
Tel: 01945 461333
Pictured here are Youth Council members at the inaugural meeting
(picture courtesy of Fenland Citizen).
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