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Introduction Today, I am reporting on the quaint town of Ely (pop 15,000) which is located in the Fens, 17 miles north of Cambridge . Information on Ely    This town was founded in the 7th century by Etheldreda, a Northumbrian Queen and later became famous as site of the last (unsuccessful) stand by Hereward the Wake against William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England The name is generally believed to originated from the Old English Elig, which translates as 'Eel Island' or 'district of Eels'. Benefiting from its relatively remote location Ely has retained a good number of medieval and Tudor buildings. Main attraction is the 14th century Cathedral, a gothic design by local monk Alan de Walsingham. The building features an octagonal tower which stands prominently on the local landscape. Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England Centre of Ely, Cambridgeshire Other places of interest include: Pubs and restaurants on the River O...

This afternoon, I am reporting on Ely which is located in the Fens, north of  Cambridge . Population is about 20,000. This city was founded in the 7th century by Etheldreda, a Northumbrian Queen and later became famous as site of the last (unsuccessful) stand by Hereward the Wake against William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The name translates as 'district where eels are to be found'. Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire Benefiting from its relatively remote location Ely has retained a good number of medieval and Tudor buildings. London , with which there are road and rail links, is 80 miles to the south. Main attraction is the 14th century Cathedral, a gothic design by local monk Alan de Walsingham. The building features an octagonal tower which stands prominently on the local landscape. Ely Cathedral Centre of Ely Other places of interest include: Pubs and restaurants on the River Ouse which lazily winds close to the town. River Ouse, Ely A stained glass museum....

This evening, I am reporting on the quaint town of Ely which is located in the Fens, north of Cambridge in eastern England. This town was founded in the 7th century by Etheldreda, a Northumbrian Queen and later became famous as site of the last (unsuccessful) stand by Hereward the Wake against William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Ely is about eighty miles north of London.   Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire Benefiting from its relatively remote location Ely has retained a good number of medieval and Tudor buildings. Main attraction is the 14th century Cathedral, a gothic design by local monk Alan de Walsingham. The building features an octagonal tower which stands prominently on the local landscape.   Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire,   Centre of Ely, Cambridgeshire Other places of interest include: Pubs and restaurants on the River Ouse which lazily winds close to the town.                 ...