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Ely, Cambridgeshire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ely-Cambridgeshire-5.jpgAuthor: Pierre Terre
Ely is a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, England. It owes its position from the Ely Cathedral, which traces its founding to King Æthelthryth (also known as St Ethelreda) in AD 673. The city located 23 km (14 miles) to the northeast of Cambridge covers 60 sq km (23 sq mi) and has a population of 15,000 people (2012 estimate).
Ely is located in the marshy region of eastern England known as Fenland or The Fens. The marshland was drained in the 17th century, creating land that is used mainly for farming. The name Ely comes from Old English meaning "eel region", due to the abundance of eels in the surrounding rivers. It is unrelated to the town of Ely in Nevada, USA.
Being a seat of a diocese, Ely is considered a cathedral city. However it only received official city status on 1 April 1974 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth II. Its population makes Ely one of the smallest cities in England.
Ely Cathedral: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ely_Cathedral_-_geograph.org.uk_-_828263.jpgAuthor: Pierre Terre
Visiting Ely
Being a railway hub, Ely receives train services from different directions. You can take a train from London Kings Cross as well as from Ipswich, Norwich, Kings Lynn, Birmingham and Liverpool.If you're going to Ely by car, take the M11 motorway until Cambridge, then continue north on the A10 (Ely Road), until you reached the city.
Oliver Cromwell House, Ely: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ely_Oliver_Cromwell_House.jpgAuthor: Gwendraith
Places of Interest in Ely
- Ely Cathedral: Cathedral established by King Æthelthryth as a monastery church in AD 673. The present church building dates from the 11th century.
- Oliver Cromwell Museum: Museum located within the home of the English political leader, who lived there from 1636 until 1647.
- Stained Glass Museum: Museum displaying exquisite examples of stained glass.
- Wicken Fen: Nature reserve managed by the National Trust.
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