Local History

Information about the local history of the district.
Date: 
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location

Ely Methodist Church
Chapel Street
Ely CB6 1TA
United Kingdom
PICTURES OF OLD ELY
By Pam Blakeman, local historian and author on behalf of the Ely Society.
Cost: 
£2.50 for visitors
Contact: 
Kevin Evans
Telephone: 
01353 614892
Date: 
Wednesday, 11 April 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location

Ely Methodist Church
Chapel Street
Ely CB6 1TA.
United Kingdom
HOW ELY HAS CHANGED! A look back at Ely over the last 50 years by Councillor Mike Rouse on behalf of the Ely Society.
Cost: 
£2.50 for visitors
Contact: 
Kevin Evans
Telephone: 
01353 614892
Date: 
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Location

Oliver Cromwell's House
29 St Mary's Street
Ely CB7 4HF
United Kingdom

Come to Oliver Cromwell’s House to meet the Cromwells!  Discover unusual object such as hives, urns, couvre feu, leather jugs, forage caps and bumrolls!
Have a guess at their purposes and listen to tales of rations & portions ! Are you brave enough to taste some of the unusual flavours that the kitchen maid will present to you?

Our historic character in the Civil War room will tell you about events on the battlefields and the shortage of food. Take your own ration book home and compare it with your cupboards!

Cost: 

Normal admission prices apply, free event for resident pass holders.

Contact: 
Oliver Cromwell's House
Telephone: 
01353 662062
Date: 
Wednesday, 8 February 2012 - 7:30pm

Location

Ely Methodist Church
Chapel Street
Ely CB6 1AD
United Kingdom

Talk by Allison Conder on behalf of the Ely Society.

Cost: 

£2.50 for visitors, members free.

Contact: 
The Ely Society
Date: 
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 11:30am

Location

Oliver Cromwell's House
29 St Mary's Street
Ely CB7 4HF
United Kingdom

This walk takes in the city centre as well as the picturesque waterside with some stunning riverside views.

Cost: 

£2.50 per ticket

Tickets can be pre booked due to limited number of places on the tour and are available from Ely Tourist Information Centre.

Telephone bookings and credit card payments accepted (minimum £5)

Contact: 
Ely Tourist Information Centre
Telephone: 
01353 662062