Ely
Ely is a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, England, about 14 miles (23 km) north-northeast of Cambridge and about 80 miles (129 km) by road from London. Home to Ely Cathedral.
History | The ancient city of Ely occupies the largest island in the Cambridgeshire Fens. The “Isle of Ely” is so called because it was only accessible by boat until the waterlogged Fens were drained in the 17th century. Still susceptible to flooding today, it was these watery surrounds that gave Ely its original name the ‘Isle of Eels’, a translation of the Anglo Saxon word ‘Eilig’. More information |
Education |
A vast number of primary, secondary schools Kings Ely - independent day and boarding school |
Religion |
Ely City Church St Mary's Church The Church of St Peter-in-Ely Ely Methodist Church Lighthouse New Connexions Free Church Ely Gospel Hall |
Sports Facilities |
The Hive Leisure Centre Ely Outdoor Sports Association New District Leisure Centre The Paradise Centre |
Pubs |
Hereward Ely The Prince Albert The Cutter Inn & Riverside Restaurant Minster Tavern High Flyer Royal Standard The Townhouse Pub |
Accommodation |
Travelodge Riverside Inn Poets House Hotel and Restaurant The Old Hall Ely Castle Lodge |
More information | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ely,_Cambridgeshire |
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