Ely Cathedral.
Ely Cathedral.
The present Cathedral dates back to 1083 however its origins date back to AD672 when the Ely Abbey was built by St Etherelda whose father was King Anna East Anglian.
Granted cathedral status in 1109 it was until the Reformation is was the Church of St Etheldreda and St Peter.
It was at the time of the Reformation that it was re-founded as the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely.
For its scale and details the Cathedral is architecturally outstanding. It is built in a Romanesque monumental style however the galilee porch, lady chapel and choir were rebuilt in Decorated Gothic.
Sadly the world will never again see this style of magnificent architecture as the tendency today is for more simple and cost effective means and so this is why it is vital that we do everything we can to preserve and retain these beautiful buildings.
Today the Cathedral attracts a huge number of tourists estimated to be in the vicinity of 250,000 per annum.
Ely, Great Britain.
Ely Cathedral.
Ely Cathedral.
The present Cathedral dates back to 1083 however its origins date back to AD672 when the Ely Abbey was built by St Etherelda whose father was King Anna East Anglian.
Granted cathedral status in 1109 it was until the Reformation is was the Church of St Etheldreda and St Peter.
It was at the time of the Reformation that it was re-founded as the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely.
For its scale and details the Cathedral is architecturally outstanding. It is built in a Romanesque monumental style however the galilee porch, lady chapel and choir were rebuilt in Decorated Gothic.
Sadly the world will never again see this style of magnificent architecture as the tendency today is for more simple and cost effective means and so this is why it is vital that we do everything we can to preserve and retain these beautiful buildings.
Today the Cathedral attracts a huge number of tourists estimated to be in the vicinity of 250,000 per annum.
Ely, Great Britain.