More than 450 people attended a private view to formally open the Ouse Life art exhibition, The Secret Life of Ely Cathedral, on Friday evening.

Ely Standard: Mark Bonney, dean of Ely, pictured holding his portrait by local artist Caroline ForwardMark Bonney, dean of Ely, pictured holding his portrait by local artist Caroline Forward (Image: Archant)

Art historian, critic, editor and broadcaster Richard Cork was the guest of honour alongside the Right Revd Stephen Conway, Bishop of Ely.

This stunning exhibition consists of nearly 100 works of art by 19 of the Ouse Life artists who have spent nearly two years observing and recording life behind the scenes at Ely Cathedral.