The ancient city of Ely lies on an “island” of rock which rises above the alluvial Fens, a natural region of reclaimed marshland. Here, the River Great Ouse weaves its way through the city and ...

At its heart stands Ely Cathedral, a breathtaking masterpiece of medieval architecture that dominates the skyline. Often called the "Ship of the Fens" due to its towering presence over the flat ...

A gap also appeared in the Great Ouse, near Ely, and the Royal Norfolk Regiment were called in. One farmer said: 'Only a super-human effort can close this breach and save the Fens.' But undeterred ...