Ely, The View From The West Tower c.1955
Photo ref:
E34071
Photo ref:
E34071
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This photograph gives us a close view of the Octagon, 'a unique and arresting achievement of the Late Decorated period' (Alec Clifton-Taylor). This octagonal wooden lantern rises out of the larger stone octagonal tower, both of which were erected at the initiative of Alan of Walsingham, sacrist and later prior, after the original tower fell in 1322.
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My father David Blackburn served his national service in Ely he was born in St Helens Lancs, during the 50's does anyone remember him? He sadly passed away two years ago
I lived in Ely from 1986 to 1991, over the Market Place in a flat. I worked in Forehill in an office over the gents outfitters. I also came to Ely on business as early as 1982 when Tangerine Computers were at the old brewery. Since 2000, researching the family I tree, I realised that a first cousin of my great grandfather, who was very long lived, would have still been alive and in Ely as late as ...see more
Yes it's been confirmed; two Spitfires from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will fly over Ely Cathedral at 1:45pm on Saturday 29th September in memory of all those, both servicemen and civilians, who served at RAF Ely Hospital during it's existence. I am holding an RAF Ely Hospital Reunion at the Lamb Hotel for my Dad and his friends who served at the hospital in the 1950's. Several people who served with ...see more
The RAF Ely Hospital 1950's Reunion will be held again this year on Saturday 29th September 2012 at the Lamb Hotel in Ely. This year though I am pleased to say there will be an addition to the Reunion..... A Flypast by an RAF Spitfire. How exciting is that! I received confirmation this morning but have yet to hear at what time it will occur but will inform everyone as soon as I know. So join us if you can in Ely on ...see more
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