The entry to the Cathedral
The Nave (note the round Norman arches and the huge pillars)
The ceiling of the Nave
Perhaps the most famous part of the cathedral is the octagon tower. This photo is taken from the floor looking up.
Looking into the Quire from the Nave
The lectern
The candle holders at either side of the lectern have these little dogs(?) at the base.
Looking into the Quire from the Chancel
This spiral staircase leads to the organ loft which is above the Quire.
The carvings on the choir stalls are amazing!
One of the Chapels
The ceiling of the above
The High Altar (part of the Victorian renovation)
Another chapel
The Lady Chapel - the people give you an idea of its size!
The ceiling of the Lady Chapel
This is the only one of the very many statues in the Lady Chapel to have kept its head during the iconoclasm.
Some of the original carvings have survived.
The ceiling of the south transept
Detail of above
Satoshi showing the size of the pillars.
Looking from the Quire into the Nave
Carvings above the organ pipes
This is the Prior's door which once led from the monastery into the church. It has a number of intricate and interesting carvings.
One of the reasons Satoshi wanted to go to Ely
was to participate in a tour of the tower. I opted out of this
as I didn't want to go up 180 steps! I chose afternoon tea
instead.
A view of the cathedral on the way to the Almonry Restaurant
There were still some tulips in the garden of the Almonry Restaurant
I was delighted to share a scone with a local.
After climbing 180 steps, Satoshi was rewarded with close-up views of the interior of the octagon tower and 360° views of Ely and the surrounding countryside.
Looking down into the crossing
A view of the cathedral on the way to the Almonry Restaurant
There were still some tulips in the garden of the Almonry Restaurant
I was delighted to share a scone with a local.
After climbing 180 steps, Satoshi was rewarded with close-up views of the interior of the octagon tower and 360° views of Ely and the surrounding countryside.
Looking down into the crossing
There is a Stained Glass Museum within Ely
Cathedral. To see some photos taken therein and to find out
what else we got up to today, please click on the "forward"
button below.