It is called "the Isle of Ely" as it is built on a rare hill in these parts.
Much of the Fens area is flat for miles. It is one of the most fertile areas in the UK.
Simple QRP projects, 10m, 8m, 6m, 4m, FT8, 160m, WSPR, LF/MF, sub-9kHz, nanowaves and other random stuff, some not related to amateur radio.
It is called "the Isle of Ely" as it is built on a rare hill in these parts.
Much of the Fens area is flat for miles. It is one of the most fertile areas in the UK.
Yesterday, we went to Ely with a friend who is staying with us.
This house was next to Ely Cathedral. I think it is either a cathedral office or linked to the King's School.
We had a companion for lunch: a robin that came to our table and, at times, was just a few inches away. I am sure it would have eaten out of my hand given more time. As it was, it had some of my wife's cheese scone when she was not looking!
Apparently there are hardly any foundations. Remember, there were no JCBs when this was made in medieval times. It is the only medieval wonder of the world in the UK I think.
Ely cathedral is built on high ground above what was once marshy ground. Hence the name "isle of Ely".
Ely is a surprisingly busy station where many lines meet. It is rare to not see something going on there.
This was one of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s greatest projects.