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"Prunella on the Great river Ouse @ Ely Cambs by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: So many houseboats on the riverbank and a lovely walk along the path out to the fens and the stunning rural countryside that surrounds Ely

Isle of Ely Rowing Club on the River Ouse by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The River Ouse provides an uninterrupted stretch of water that runs for over 15 miles in each direction, making it the perfect place to train.

Ely Cathedral East Cambs ..2026 by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Ely Cathedral’s West End features the unique West Tower (dating from 1174–1197) and the stunning interior Galilee Porch. As the only English cathedral with a central tower positioned at its west end, the west wing interior is renowned for its immense 12th-century Norman arcading and grand, soaring Romanesque

Morning walk along the Great Ouse @ Ely very tranquil and flat by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: passing under the railway bridge we came across a large group of birds relaxing in the waters of the Great Ouse. The sound of trains passing nearby and the activity of sculling eights rowing crews passing them by did not seem to disturb them. They must be well used to the sounds and diversion by now. The bird group were mainly Ducks with a few Swans in the mix. As i walked past the group one further Swan came in to land directly at the point on the river were were passing. It was a marvellous sight. A few years further i spotted a herd of cattle on the far bank of the river.

Morning walk along the Great Ouse @ Ely very tranquil and flat by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: passing under the railway bridge we came across a large group of birds relaxing in the waters of the Great Ouse. The sound of trains passing nearby and the activity of sculling eights rowing crews passing them by did not seem to disturb them. They must be well used to the sounds and diversion by now. The bird group were mainly Ducks with a few Swans in the mix. As we walked past the group one further Swan came in to land directly at the point on the river were were passing. It was a marvellous sight. A few years further we spotted a herd of cattle on the far bank of the river.

Wonder of the Medieval world - The Octagon Tower of Ely Cathedral by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: This breath-taking octagonal tower, built in the 14th century, sits at the centre of Ely Cathedral, a feast of visual delight. Eight huge stone columns frame the space, stretching over 30 meters up. Higher still, the famed Ely Cathedral Lantern shines above, with eight intricate stained-glass windows encircling a panelled wood ceiling, painted in bright colours and forming an eight-point star overhead..But the beauty of Ely’s Lantern and Octagon Tower rises quite literally from dust, as it replaces an original square Norman tower built in 1083 that collapsed 700 years ago.