Heritage

Mayor Cllr Chris Phillips stands with Matthew Routledge, Town Crier, outside of Oliver Cromwell’s House.

City of Ely Council

Meet Ely's new town crier: 'It is an enormous honour'

One of the decorations in the church created by Caroling Hammill and team

One of the decorations in the church created by Caroling Hammill and team

Remembrance Day

'Very moving' Remembrance Day service at packed church in Witchford

Huge crowds gathered in Ely for Remembrance Sunday.

Huge crowds gathered in Ely for Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Sunday

In Pictures: Huge crowds gather in Ely for Remembrance Sunday

Littleport turned out in droves to honour its fallen in both world wars on Remembrance Day (Sunday November 10).

Littleport turned out in droves to honour its fallen in both world wars on Remembrance Day (Sunday November 10).

Remembrance Day

Poignant Remembrance Day service in Littleport

Mary Neal donated the bench (inset) to The Royal British Legion in memory of her husband Roy in 2021.

Mary Neal donated the bench (inset) to The Royal British Legion in memory of her husband Roy in 2021.

National Service

Ely widow's heartbreak after vandals target veteran husband's memorial bench

A fundraising appeal has been launched to support the upkeep of Little Downham Cemetery.

A fundraising appeal has been launched to support the upkeep of Little Downham Cemetery.

£4k needed to stop cemetery from closing to future burials

War memorials in Mepal and Little Downham have been listed as Grade II.

War memorials in Mepal and Little Downham have been listed as Grade II.

Historic England

War memorials listed in Cambridgeshire ahead of Remembrance Sunday

The Duke of Edinburgh met artists and young learners from the Olive Academy who were taking part in a DJ workshop

The Duke of Edinburgh met artists and young learners from the Olive Academy who were taking part in a DJ workshop

Duke of Edinburgh gets behind the decks to DJ during Cambridge Junction visit

A stunning poppy cascade has been created by members of the Stretham Women's Institute.

A stunning poppy cascade has been created by members of the Stretham Women's Institute.

'Work of art': Stunning poppy cascade in East Cambs village honours the fallen

Prickwillow Engine Museum CIO aims to raise £25,000 to fund a lift for access to its upper floor exhibition space.

Prickwillow Engine Museum CIO aims to raise £25,000 to fund a lift for access to its upper floor exhibition space.

Prickwillow Engine Museum aims to raise £25k for lift to upper floor exhibition space

Jeff Stannard, great nephew of the Co-Pilot, Rodger M Stannard

Jeff Stannard, great nephew of the Co-Pilot, Rodger M Stannard

Poignant memorial events mark 75th anniversary of B-50 crash over Isleham

Local lads Reg Seekings, Eric Musk and Bob Seekings who all served in the SAS.

Local lads Reg Seekings, Eric Musk and Bob Seekings who all served in the SAS.

Fascinating story of SAS solider born in Ely is told in new book

Fenland harvest tradition celebrated at event

Oliver Cromwell's House is tucked away on St Mary's Street, Ely.

Oliver Cromwell's House is tucked away on St Mary's Street, Ely.

'Every beam is soaked in history': Inside Ely's most famous house

Sarah Newns is pictured with Bishop Dagmar Winter on Saturday.

Sarah Newns is pictured with Bishop Dagmar Winter on Saturday.

Ely Cathedral learning team member ordained as priest

The wildlife site will join 23 other special places across the UK where dragonflies and damselflies thrive

The wildlife site will join 23 other special places across the UK where dragonflies and damselflies thrive

Wicken Fen becomes first National Trust site designated a dragonfly hotspot

Standard bearers and cadets during the Ely Armed Forces Day parade

Standard bearers and cadets during the Ely Armed Forces Day parade

Armed Forces Day

Ely Armed Forces Day 2024 was 'truly memorable'

Viv Doji (president of Rotary Club of Ely), Jason Coe (assistant principal of Ely College), Rupert Wilson (Ouse Washes team lead, Environment Agency), HRH, Derek Pickersgill (co-founder and president, IoERC)

Viv Doji (president of Rotary Club of Ely), Jason Coe (assistant principal of Ely College), Rupert Wilson (Ouse Washes team lead, Environment Agency), HRH, Derek Pickersgill (co-founder and president, IoERC)

Duke of Gloucester visits Isle of Ely Rowing Club

Ely Armed Forces Day 2024 takes place on Saturday June 22.

Ely Armed Forces Day 2024 takes place on Saturday June 22.

Ely Armed Forces Day 2024 scedule of events for Saturday June 22

Cambridgeshire Action for Communities in Rural England is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.

Cambridgeshire Action for Communities in Rural England is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.

Duke of Gloucester visits St Mary's Church in Ely to celebrate rural charity

The very special guest was Mr Eric Jenkins (ex-Royal Navy) who arrived in Normandy three days after D-Day. He is pictured left.

The very special guest was Mr Eric Jenkins (ex-Royal Navy) who arrived in Normandy three days after D-Day. He is pictured left.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Soham D-Day 80th Commemoration - Sat 8 June

The wreath-laying service was held at Ely’s War Memorial.

The wreath-laying service was held at Ely’s War Memorial.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Ely commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day with wreath-laying service

John Pryke writes abut the great Fordham poet Withersmem.

John Pryke writes abut the great Fordham poet Withersmem.

Historian John Pryke writes about Fordham's history

D-Day lighting of the beacon ceremony in Littleport on June 6.

D-Day lighting of the beacon ceremony in Littleport on June 6.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day 80th anniversary: Littleport beacon lighting and singalong

D-Day lighting of the beacon ceremony in Ely on June 6.

D-Day lighting of the beacon ceremony in Ely on June 6.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day 80th anniversary beacon lighting ceremony in Ely

A memorial service was held at the Ely War Memorial

A memorial service was held at the Ely War Memorial

Ely commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day

Events in Ely to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Events in Ely to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

How is Ely commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day?

Around 90 people gathered at St George's Church in Littleport on May 26 for the service.

Around 90 people gathered at St George's Church in Littleport on May 26 for the service.

Church of England

Littleport vicar celebrates 60 years as a priest with special Sunday service

The Venerable David Fleming was ordained as a priest by in The Church of England in 1964.

The Venerable David Fleming was ordained as a priest by in The Church of England in 1964.

Church of England

Littleport vicar celebrating 60 years of ordainment with special church service

St Andrew's Church during the recent restoration.

St Andrew's Church during the recent restoration.

Church to celebrate completion of its restoration with medieval fair

St Andrew’s Church in Witchford held a Wind in the Willows themed flower festival.

St Andrew’s Church in Witchford held a Wind in the Willows themed flower festival.

Wind in the Willows themed flower festival supports church upkeep

Wicken Fen is set for a £1.8m restoration project.

Wicken Fen is set for a £1.8m restoration project.

Wicken Fen celebrates 125th anniversary with £1.8m restoration

Ryon Figgins, Keira Clifford, Jessie Ross, Coach Sophie Woodbridge, Ellie Bennett, Megan Vardy.

Ryon Figgins, Keira Clifford, Jessie Ross, Coach Sophie Woodbridge, Ellie Bennett, Megan Vardy.

Littleport is a 'good port for sport' says Lyn

Meet the team of volunteers at Bottisham Airfield Museum.

Meet the team of volunteers at Bottisham Airfield Museum.

Spotlight...on Volunteers

Spotlight on Volunteers: Meet the team at Bottisham Airfield Museum

Fordham Abbey in the 1930s.

Fordham Abbey in the 1930s.

Find out more about the history of Fordham Abbey

Meet the team at the Prickwillow Engine Museum.

Meet the team at the Prickwillow Engine Museum.

Spotlight...on Volunteers

Spotlight on Volunteers: Prickwillow Engine Museum

Ely Roller Skating Club: showtime with Jessie Ross, Mallory Pearce & Belle Ross.

Ely Roller Skating Club: showtime with Jessie Ross, Mallory Pearce & Belle Ross.

Littleport is celebrating the repair of its clock, says columnist

The exhibition is set to feature 40 bridal gowns, including exhibits from award winning blockbusters featuring Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.

The exhibition is set to feature 40 bridal gowns, including exhibits from award winning blockbusters featuring Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.

Ely Cathedral to host exhibition on history of the wedding dress

Fordham Mission Band playing at the Methodist Chapel Parade 1908.

Fordham Mission Band playing at the Methodist Chapel Parade 1908.

A fascinating insight into life in Fordham in the 19th Century

The company behind Poets House in Ely has submitted plans to expand its accommodation offering.

The company behind Poets House in Ely has submitted plans to expand its accommodation offering.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Ely hotel submits plans for former King's Ely boarding house

Fen skaters making the most of the freezing conditions on Saturday (January 20).

Fen skaters making the most of the freezing conditions on Saturday (January 20).

Ely photographer captures Fen skaters at sunrise

Mepal Molly danced at Welney Wildfowl Visitor's Centre on Plough Monday (January 8).

Mepal Molly danced at Welney Wildfowl Visitor's Centre on Plough Monday (January 8).

Mepal Molly danced at Welney Wildfowl Visitor's Centre

Viv Doji (The Rotary Club of Ely president), Councillor Chris. Phillips (Mayor of Ely) and Mary Rone (Lady Mayoress) .

Viv Doji (The Rotary Club of Ely president), Councillor Chris. Phillips (Mayor of Ely) and Mary Rone (Lady Mayoress) .

Ely Cemetery is topic of mayor's talk for rotary club

Archive image of Spitfire FR Mark XIVE, MV247, at Boscombe Down, during trials with an F.24 aerial camera oblique installation

Archive image of Spitfire FR Mark XIVE, MV247, at Boscombe Down, during trials with an F.24 aerial camera oblique installation

Cultural attractions

Spies in the Skies: IWM Duxford shines light on wartime aerial reconnaissance

This year's Ely Eel Festival had a Coronation theme

This year's Ely Eel Festival had a Coronation theme

Visit Ely team reflect on a busy year and look forward to 2024

Gold and garnet treasure from the Westfield Princess burial, which was displayed as part of the ‘Burial of a Princess?’ exhibition at Ely Museum.

Gold and garnet treasure from the Westfield Princess burial, which was displayed as part of the ‘Burial of a Princess?’ exhibition at Ely Museum.

Ely Museum is looking for volunteers

The Hereward Community Rail Partnership Team at their recent anniversary event at March Railway Station

The Hereward Community Rail Partnership Team at their recent anniversary event at March Railway Station

Fens’ community rail project shortlisted for national industry award

Pile of subfossil yew trunks on the edge of an agricultural field, north of Peterborough. The flat Fens of eastern England were once dominated by forests of yew trees, research suggests.

Pile of subfossil yew trunks on the edge of an agricultural field, north of Peterborough. The flat Fens of eastern England were once dominated by forests of yew trees, research suggests.

University of Cambridge

Fens were dominated by forests of yew trees, research suggests

What Cottenham Grandstand looks like now, and what it could look like in the future.

What Cottenham Grandstand looks like now, and what it could look like in the future.

Former racecourse grandstand to get Grand Designs style makeover into new home

The 1094 Ely Squadron RAF Cadets at the 2023 Remembrance Sunday Parade.

The 1094 Ely Squadron RAF Cadets at the 2023 Remembrance Sunday Parade.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day 2023 in East Cambridgeshire

National Highways funded work to repair seven windows of St Michael and All Angels Church in Sutton, Cambridgeshire.

National Highways funded work to repair seven windows of St Michael and All Angels Church in Sutton, Cambridgeshire.

National Highways

National Highways funds restoration work to historic church

The men of the Fordham Homeguard in WW2.

The men of the Fordham Homeguard in WW2.

John Pryke remembers the Fordham men who made the ultimate sacrifice

The Old Hall Ely will be open on December 3.

The Old Hall Ely will be open on December 3.

Wedding open day event at iconic venue in Ely

The Princess of Wales unveils the new name of the former RAF hospital, 1987.

The Princess of Wales unveils the new name of the former RAF hospital, 1987.

Cultural attractions

Museum wants your memories of Ely