Ely cambridgeshire

Ely Cathedral was built by William the Conqueror as a prominent outpost after the bloody and lengthy rebellion by Hereward the Wake. Ely Cathedral (in full, The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely) is the principal church of the diocese of Ely, in Cambridgeshire, England, and the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Ely. It is known locally as "the ship of the Fens", because of its prominent shape that towers above the surrounding flat and watery landscape. View On Black

For things to do in Ely, Cambridgeshire, look no further than this handy travel guide of where to stay, eat and browse from Country Living magazine.

Snowy rooftops

Step into a world of history, romance & beauty when you visit The Old Hall Ely. Nestled within an idyllic mile just outside Ely in Cambridgeshire, this grand Jacobean Manor House is the picture-perfect venue for weddings, corporate events, private parties, luxury hotel stays and fine dining at The Orangery Restaurant.

The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely). Built on an island in the Fens in East Anglia. the original construction started in 1084. The main sections of the cathedral being completed by 1189. Building and alterations continued for many years, in 1322 the great tower over the cross of the church collapsed, and a new 'Lantern' was built to replace the tower. Explore 3rd September 2011 #210

These incredible photos show the sun shining down on Britain. But the beautiful balmy weather isn't here to stay - with temperatures set to get noticeably colder in upcoming weeks.

Ely Cathedral, Cambridge

The Fens