From boatbuilders and rock bands to a memorable birthday party, take a step back in time and discover some of the faces and places of Ely's past.

Ely Standard: Spade & Beckett LittleportSpade & Beckett Littleport (Image: Christine Whitmore)

As you'll see, the archives from Ely Cambridgeshire Old Photos Local History Facebook continue to offer some historical gems.

Ely Standard: Appleyard and Lincoln boatbuilders.Appleyard and Lincoln boatbuilders. (Image: Josie Leaford-Howe)

Described as "a place to store and share all old photos of Ely", the history group "accepts anything that may be of interest to others".

Ely Standard: Ely Youth Club Team county public speaking competition at Chatteris. Ronald Powell back left. David Bullingham back right. Seated left Roger Smith and my brother Philip Leaford seated right. February 1960Ely Youth Club Team county public speaking competition at Chatteris. Ronald Powell back left. David Bullingham back right. Seated left Roger Smith and my brother Philip Leaford seated right. February 1960 (Image: Josie Leaford-Howe)

Join the page - which has thousands of members - online.

Ely Standard: Ely Woolworths 1935Ely Woolworths 1935 (Image: Geoff Peters)

Ely Standard: Ely bandEly band (Image: Josie Leaford-Howe)

Ely Standard: Mr Toad playing at Centre EMr Toad playing at Centre E (Image: RICHARD HOBBS)

Ely Standard: Tower Hospital concert in ElyTower Hospital concert in Ely (Image: Josie Leaford-Howe)