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Ely Cathedral Collection

Ely Cathedral, located in the charming town of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, stands as a testament to architectural grandeur and spiritual significance

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Stained glass window, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stained glass window, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Southwest transept, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Southwest transept, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral in late afternoon sunshine, Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity

Ely Cathedral in late afternoon sunshine, Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Antique map of Cambridgeshire

Antique map of Cambridgeshire
An antique map of Cambridgeshire 1840.ašJames Pigot (1794-1842)aš showing the whole county and all its major towns and cities.Pigot started as an engraver for Deans Manchester Directory

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. Artist: FC Varley

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. Artist: FC Varley
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is known locally as the ship of the Fens because of its prominent shape

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Sketch of the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral

Sketch of the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral
1578276 Sketch of the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral; (add.info.: Sketch of the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral. Ely Cathedral is the principal church of the Diocese of Ely, in Cambridgeshire, England)

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Sketches of Decorative Cathedral Architecture

Sketches of Decorative Cathedral Architecture
1578275 Sketches of Decorative Cathedral Architecture; (add.info.: Sketches of Decorative Cathedral Architecture. (Left)The South cloister of Norwich Cathedral, by William Ramsey

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral From Bishop's Green (image 2 of 2), Printed 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral From Bishop's Green (image 2 of 2), Printed 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral From Bishop'S Green (image 2 of 2), Printed 1891

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: A Grotesque, 1903. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: A Grotesque, 1903. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: A Grotesque, 1903

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral, [Cambridgeshire, England], between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Ely Cathedral, [Cambridgeshire, England], between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Ely Cathedral, [Cambridgeshire, England], between 1900 and 1920

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: New Alabaster Screen, in Ely Cathedral, 1854. Creator: Unknown

New Alabaster Screen, in Ely Cathedral, 1854. Creator: Unknown
New Alabaster Screen, in Ely Cathedral, 1854. Illustration of the...new Altar-screen (now in course of erection), which has been designed by Mr. G. G

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Presentation of Colours to the Cambridgeshire Militia, at Ely, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Presentation of Colours to the Cambridgeshire Militia, at Ely, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Colours to the Cambridgeshire Militia, at Ely, 1854. A platform was erected, covered with crimson cloth, on Palace Green just opposite the Cathedral

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Ely, The Gallery, Ely Cathedral, West Tower

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Ely, The Gallery, Ely Cathedral, West Tower

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Ely, Ely Cathedral with Ely Marina

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Ely, Ely Cathedral with Ely Marina and Great Ouse River in foreground

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: The ceiling of the nave and the lantern of the Octagon tower, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire

The ceiling of the nave and the lantern of the Octagon tower, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Musical Angels of the Octagon Tower lantern, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Musical Angels of the Octagon Tower lantern, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Angel musician by the unknown English artist, c 1440-1480, The Stained Glass Museum

Angel musician by the unknown English artist, c 1440-1480, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: St Paul preaching in Athens, c 1820, unknown artist, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral, Ely

St Paul preaching in Athens, c 1820, unknown artist, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Angel with Spear, 1860s, made by Lavers and Barraud, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral, Ely

Angel with Spear, 1860s, made by Lavers and Barraud, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Shields of Arms, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Shields of Arms, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire. Ely Cathedral

UK, England, Cambridgeshire. Ely Cathedral

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: West tower, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

West tower, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Ely, Ely Cathedral

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Ely, Ely Cathedral

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity) from Palace Green, Ely

Ely Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity) from Palace Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: West Tower from the Gallery, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: West Tower from the Gallery, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: West Tower from the Gallery, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: West End of South Aisle, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: West End of South Aisle, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: West End of South Aisle, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Southwest Transept, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Southwest Transept, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Southwest Transept, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: St. Catherines Chapel, Southwest Transept, 1891

Ely Cathedral: St. Catherines Chapel, Southwest Transept, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Southwest Transept into Nave, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Southwest Transept into Nave, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Southwest Transept into Nave, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Priors Doors: Calilals West Side, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Priors Doors: Calilals West Side, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Priors Doors: Calilals West Side, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Priors Door, with Bedesman, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Priors Door, with Bedesman, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Priors Door, with Bedesman, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Priors Door, Side Details, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Priors Door, Side Details, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Priors Door, Side Details, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Priors Door, 1893. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Priors Door, 1893. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Priors Door, 1893. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Octagon into Nave and North Transept, c. 1891

Ely Cathedral: Octagon into Nave and North Transept, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Octagon from South Transept Chairs & Benches Removed, 1899

Ely Cathedral: Octagon from South Transept Chairs & Benches Removed, 1899. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Octagon into Choir, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Octagon into Choir, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Octagon into Choir, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Octagon from South Aisle, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Octagon from South Aisle, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Octagon from South Aisle, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Octagon from North Aisle, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Octagon from North Aisle, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Octagon from North Aisle, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: North Choir Aisle to West, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: North Choir Aisle to West, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: North Choir Aisle to West, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Nave, Southwest Corner, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Nave, Southwest Corner, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Nave, Southwest Corner, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: North Aisle to East, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: North Aisle to East, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: North Aisle to East, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Nave, to West, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Nave, to West, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Nave, to West, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Nave, Arches at West End, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Nave, Arches at West End, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Nave, Arches at West End, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Nave from Porch Door, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Nave from Porch Door, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Nave from Porch Door, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Nave to East, from Octagon Arch, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Nave to East, from Octagon Arch, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Nave to East, from Octagon Arch, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Nave from under West Tower, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Nave from under West Tower, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Nave from under West Tower, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageEly Cathedral Collection: Ely Cathedral: Nave Arches, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Nave Arches, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Nave Arches, 1891. Lantern slide




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Ely Cathedral, located in the charming town of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, stands as a testament to architectural grandeur and spiritual significance. As the late afternoon sun casts its warm glow upon this magnificent structure, one cannot help but be captivated by its beauty. The stained glass windows that adorn it can truly awe-inspiring. Each pane tells a story of faith and devotion, allowing rays of light to filter through and create a kaleidoscope of colors within the sacred space, and is here that visitors can witness the Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in all its glory. Venturing further into this architectural masterpiece, one finds themselves standing in the southwest transept. This particular area offers a unique perspective on Ely Cathedral's intricate design and craftsmanship. The antique map of Cambridgeshire serves as a reminder of the rich history that surrounds this place. Dating back to 1924-1926, artist FC Varley immortalized Ely Cathedral on canvas with his remarkable talent. His artwork captures not only the physicality but also the essence of this iconic landmark. As we delve deeper into Ely Cathedral's interior, we are greeted by an ethereal sight –the lantern and nave illuminated by natural light streaming through high windows. The ceiling above us showcases intricate details while leading our gaze towards the Octagon tower's lantern. Musical angels grace these heights with their presence; their delicate forms seemingly suspended in mid-air as they play heavenly melodies for all who enter this sacred space. One such angel musician from c1440-1480 can be found at The Stained Glass Museum within Ely Cathedral itself. Another captivating stained glass piece depicts St Paul preaching in Athens around 1820 - an unknown artist masterfully captured his powerful message within vibrant hues at The Stained Glass Museum too. Ely Cathedral is more than just an architectural marvel; it is a sanctuary for the soul, a place where history and spirituality intertwine.