GALLERY: Duke of Gloucester officially opens new chapter on Ely’s Old Palace
Duke of Gloucester Old Palace opening ceremony. Left: Sue Freestone head of King's School Ely. - Credit: Archant
THE newly refurbished Old Bishop’s Palace was officially opened by HRH the Duke of Gloucester on Friday.
Duke of Gloucester opening ceremony at the Old Palace Ely - Credit: Archant
Duke of Gloucester Old Palace opening ceremony. Left: Duke of Gloucester and Sue Freestone, Head of Kings school Ely. - Credit: Archant
The duke stopped off at Ely Cathedral for a short service before being given a tour of the medieval building, in Palace Green, which underwent more than a year of careful restoration to bring it back to life as a part of King’s Ely.
Duke of Gloucester following opening ceremony. Sue Freestone head of King's School Ely. - Credit: Archant
He was then joined by King’s head teacher Sue Freestone to unveil a plaque commemorating the event.
Duke of Gloucester Old Palace opening ceremony. - Credit: Archant
The redevelopment included a new head teacher’s office, sixth form classrooms, dining room, gym and boarding facilities as well as a new girls’ boarding house.
Duke of Gloucester following opening ceremony. - Credit: Archant
The school acquired the lease for the building from Sue Ryder back in 2010, with the building used as a care facility by the charity.
