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PICTURED: 'Eel-izabeth' paraded through Ely
Eel-izabeth (the new Ely eel) celebrated the Platinum Jubilee with a parade through the city, prior to a day of festivities, marking the end of four days of events in the city. - Credit: Terry Harris
Ely's annual Eel Fayre took place this morning (June 5), led by a very special "Eel-izabeth" to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
The festival signals the start of a day of festivities, which will bring to a close a four-day period of events in the city.
The eel wound its way from Ely Cathedral, through the city, to Jubilee Gardens, where games and activities were taking place.
The people behind Eel-izabeth. - Credit: Terry Harris
Ely takes its name from the sea creature. - Credit: Terry Harris
The eel began its journey at Ely Cathedral. - Credit: Terry Harris
A number of games and activities took place at Jubilee Gardens. - Credit: Terry Harris
Between 3,000 and 5,000 people attend the Eel Fayre annually. - Credit: Terry Harris
As Her Majesty celebrates her record-breaking reign we have delved into our archives to create a tribute to her life and 70 years of service. Filled with photos and history, Our Queen's Platinum Reign is a magazine we hope readers will treasure for years to come. This special souvenir is available for £9.99 online and in-store.
Order online by clicking this link www.gblshop.co.uk/jubilee.
Find shops stocking the magazine near you by heading over to seymour.co.uk/storefinder/. Select 'Our Queens Platinum Reign' from the drop-down menu along with your postcode and radius.
