Ely Cathedral Collection (#2)

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

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

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

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

Ely Cathedral: Nave and Octagon, to Choir, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Nave and Octagon, to Choir, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: Lady Chapel, details, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Lady Chapel, details, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: Galilee Porch, details, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Galilee Porch, details, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: Head in South Nave Triforium, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Head in South Nave Triforium, c. 1891. Lantern slide

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

Ely Cathedral: Choir to Northeast, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Choir to Northeast, 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: From Br. Wests Chapel into South Choir Aisle, c. 1891. Lantern slide

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

Ely Cathedral: Choir Stalls, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Choir Stalls, 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: Carving Over Priors Door, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Carving Over Priors Door, 1891. Against red background four men stand around another bound naked to a chair, his head covered

Ely Cathedral: Choir from an Engraving, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Choir from an Engraving, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: Bishop Alcocks Chapel from Reho-Choir, 1891. Lantern slide

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

Ely Cathedral: Galilee Porch, Door into Nave, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Galilee Porch, Door into Nave, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: South Aisle to East, from Southwest Transept, 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: Octagon to Choir from North Nave Aisle, c. 1891
Ely Cathedral: Octagon to Choir from North Nave Aisle, c. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: Presbytery, from an Engraving, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Presbytery, from an Engraving, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: North Transept into North Aisle, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: North Transept into North Aisle, c. 1891. Lantern slide

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

Ely Cathedral: Late Afternoon Across the Transepts, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Ely Cathedral: Choir Triforium, North Side, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Choir Triforium, North Side, c. 1891. Lantern slide

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: SE Corner (b / w photo)
6022538 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: SE Corner (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: SE Corner)

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: North Side, XVI (b / w photo)
6022534 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: North Side, XVI (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Side, XVI)

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: South Side, XI (b / w photo)
6022501 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: South Side, XI (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Side, XI)

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: South Side, from East, I (b / w photo)
6022490 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: South Side, from East, I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Side, from East, I)

Ely Cathedral, the choir, looking west (engraving)
966525 Ely Cathedral, the choir, looking west (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral, the choir, looking west)

Ely Cathedral, south east view from Barway Bank (colour litho)
966502 Ely Cathedral, south east view from Barway Bank (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral, south east view from Barway Bank)

Ely Cathedral, the octagon (colour litho)
966464 Ely Cathedral, the octagon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral, the octagon)

North-West View of Ely Cathedral (engraving)
2793488 North-West View of Ely Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North-West View of Ely Cathedral)

Market Place, Ely (b / w photo)
3093858 Market Place, Ely (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market Place, Ely. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ely Cathedral, restored, the Choir (engraving)
1608511 Ely Cathedral, restored, the Choir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral, restored, the Choir)

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: East End, South Side of Altar (b / w photo)
6022539 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: East End, South Side of Altar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East End, South Side of Altar)

Ely Cathedral
LLM460604 Ely Cathedral by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral. Illustration for Cathedrals of England (Eyre & Spottiswoode)

Ely Cathedral, West Tower
LLM455668 Ely Cathedral, West Tower by Parsons, Arthur Wilde (1854-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral, West Tower)

The New Reredos in Ely Cathedral (engraving)
2772639 The New Reredos in Ely Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Reredos in Ely Cathedral)

Hymn Tunes (engraving)
3642312 Hymn Tunes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hymn Tunes. Illustration for The Peoples Magazine (January to June 1872).); © Look and Learn

Ely Cathedral, the Lady Chapel (colour litho)
966466 Ely Cathedral, the Lady Chapel (colour litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral, the Lady Chapel)

Ely Cathedral, nave (colour litho)
966465 Ely Cathedral, nave (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral, nave)

Ely Cathedral, west front (colour litho)
966461 Ely Cathedral, west front (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral, west front)

South-West Transept of Ely Cathedral, restored (engraving)
1101446 South-West Transept of Ely Cathedral, restored (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South-West Transept of Ely Cathedral, restored)

Ely Cathedral, the choir, looking east (engraving)
966524 Ely Cathedral, the choir, looking east (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ely Cathedral, the choir, looking east)

The Archaeological Institute, at Cambridge (engraving)
1607571 The Archaeological Institute, at Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Archaeological Institute, at Cambridge)

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: East End, Next Altar, North Side (b / w photo)
6022541 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: East End, Next Altar, North Side (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East End, Next Altar, North Side)

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: North Side, VIII (b / w photo)
6022527 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: North Side, VIII (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Side, VIII)

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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.