Bus Challenge No 80!!

"Highly regarded by historians and architects from all over the world for its beauty and size, Ely Cathedral is the only UK building to be listed as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”. Visible for miles around, the Cathedral is often referred to as “The Ship of the Fens”.

The city of Ely may be small in comparison to other cities but its Cathedral is a magnificent structure with a history dating back over 1300 years. Despite its remoteness, Ely has an association with well known Kings & Saints who have shaped our history: King Canute, William the Conqueror, Hereward the Wake, Henry III, Edward III, Queen Phillipa and Oliver Cromwell.

The present structure dates from 1081 and is a remarkable example of both Romanesque and Norman architecture. It was during the early part of the 12th Century the existing monastic church achieved Cathedral status and since that time there have been various additions, changes and restorations throughout the centuries." easterncathedrals.org.uk


A day spent in and around Ely Cathedral: such a wonderful building and such a beautiful day that I took far too many photos and found it too hard to choose just one, so I've posted rather a lot of extras, showing different aspects of the cathedral.

Total bus journey time = 45 mins


FODMAP Day 23 Note to self: Gluten-free Cappuccino Cake is another "healthy" lunch option when it's the only thing on the cathedral cafe menu that you can eat!!