A restaurant in Ely has opened a new lounge area to remember a ‘memorable character’ from the city.
The Cutter Inn on 42 Annesdale opened its Sid Merry private lounge earlier this month (March).
Sid Merry died in 2012 at the age of 80, and was known by many as a ‘legendary eel catcher’.
The lounge includes several photographs and angling memorabilia associated with Sid.
A spokesperson from The Cutter Inn said: "We've paid homage to the legendary eel catcher and memorable character.
“His name will continue to live on through Ely.”
Former mayor of Ely, Cllr Mike Rouse, visited the lounge for the official opening along with Mayor of Ely, Cllr Sue Austen and ward Cllr, Lis Every.
“Not only was he [Sid] a great character renowned as one of the last eel catchers, but he was a regular and you can see ‘his’ seat at the bar,” he said.
“It’s a lovely gesture from Steve Haslam and the team.”
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