Heritage

1892 Ely Sporting Association

Remembering Ely's annual August Bank Holiday sports day

Percy Eaton Pledger

Percy Eaton Pledger

Family gather in France to remember Ely soldier who died in battle 110 years ago

First Lieutenant Scott Naedele was shot down over Europe in 1944

First Lieutenant Scott Naedele was shot down over Europe in 1944

Second World War

Long lost wartime relic returns to Cambridgeshire museum after 82 years

Bottisham Airfield Museum

Bottisham Airfield Museum

Full-scale wartime experience to take over Cambridgeshire this weekend

Fordham Church taken in 1910

Fordham Church taken in 1910

A history walk through Fordham with Ely Standard columnist

The 1940s weekend at the end of June is a perfect opportunity to visit this award-winning museum.

The 1940s weekend at the end of June is a perfect opportunity to visit this award-winning museum.

The Cambridgeshire museum named among world's best for fourth year running

The Duke of Gloucester will be steaming through the county on June 13.

The Duke of Gloucester will be steaming through the county on June 13.

Classic steam train to pass through Cambridgeshire next month

9The Gallery in Ely is currently on the market with Cheffins with a price tag of £1.35 million.

9The Gallery in Ely is currently on the market with Cheffins with a price tag of £1.35 million.

See inside the medieval city home with ban on brothels on the market for £1.35m

Fenmans cottage in spring at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Fenmans cottage in spring at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Exciting update on 'rare' 300-year-old cottage based at nature reserve

Permission has been granted to convert this 1930s railway carriage into a holiday let in Swaffham Prior.

Permission has been granted to convert this 1930s railway carriage into a holiday let in Swaffham Prior.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Heritage railway carriage set to be unique holiday let next to Cambs windmills

Royal maid Rosa Edwards

Royal maid Rosa Edwards

Ely author publishes story of wartime royal maid

Mill Lane and the Manse in the 1930s

Mill Lane and the Manse in the 1930s

The beautiful East Cambs village lane with SIX listed buildings

Beth Lane and John Clarke appealed for new volunteers to help keep an archive of Ely history alive, and thanks to the Ely Standard, they have had several people come forward to help.

Beth Lane and John Clarke appealed for new volunteers to help keep an archive of Ely history alive, and thanks to the Ely Standard, they have had several people come forward to help.

Decades of local memories saved - thanks to Ely Standard SOS

The ghost of Oliver Cromwell is said to haunt various locations in Cambridgeshire. (Getty Images)

The ghost of Oliver Cromwell is said to haunt various locations in Cambridgeshire. (Getty Images)

Celebrating Cambridgeshire's History

Five fascinating facts you may not know about Cambridgeshire

Panels on the Lightbox at The Stained Glass Museum

Panels on the Lightbox at The Stained Glass Museum

Ely Stained Glass Museum collection awarded national recognition

Poets Cottage was the home of Fordham’s acclaimed Victorian poet James Withers from 1812 to 1892.

Poets Cottage was the home of Fordham’s acclaimed Victorian poet James Withers from 1812 to 1892.

Acclaimed Victorian poet's former home in East Cambs village

The building, on Main Street, in Littleport, dates back to 1931

The building, on Main Street, in Littleport, dates back to 1931

Historic England

'Extremely rare' thatched bank in East Cambridgeshire given special status

Beth Lane and John Clarke are appealing for new volunteers to help keep an archive of Ely history alive.

Beth Lane and John Clarke are appealing for new volunteers to help keep an archive of Ely history alive.

Special feature

Cambridgeshire County Council

WATCH: Volunteers needed to help keep archive of city's history alive

The Bomb Squad were called to explode a German World War Two bomb in Ely.

The Bomb Squad were called to explode a German World War Two bomb in Ely.

Bomb squad (EOD)

WATCH: Bomb squad called after magnet fisher makes historical discovery

St Andrew's Church, in Sutton in the Isle, near Ely

St Andrew's Church, in Sutton in the Isle, near Ely

Repairs to historic 13th Century church completed

Wicken Windmill busiest in UK at annual Windmill Whirloff

Wicken Windmill busiest in UK at annual Windmill Whirloff

Wicken windmill tops the UK in international competition

The Ely Wesleyan Choir's New Year's Eve party in 1913.

The Ely Wesleyan Choir's New Year's Eve party in 1913.

New Year celebrations across East Cambridgeshire through time

The Little Downham Women's Institute Christmas cooks in 1968.

The Little Downham Women's Institute Christmas cooks in 1968.

GALLERY: Looking back on Christmas in East Cambridgeshire from 1920s-80s

Mr and Mrs Stedman pictured outside the Angel Inn in Ely, sometime between 1927 and 1947.

Mr and Mrs Stedman pictured outside the Angel Inn in Ely, sometime between 1927 and 1947.

Looking back on East Cambridgeshire businesses throughout history

Wicken Methodist Church members glad that their leaky porch roof has been fixed before winter

Wicken Methodist Church members glad that their leaky porch roof has been fixed before winter

Dry future for historic church thanks to donations and grants

Graeme Zwart buys the first bag from Elwyn Davies (right).

Graeme Zwart buys the first bag from Elwyn Davies (right).

Wicken Windmill turns back the clock

The Adams Centre in Littleport is one of 19 unusual places given protection by Historic England this year.

The Adams Centre in Littleport is one of 19 unusual places given protection by Historic England this year.

Historic England

19 remarkable historic places Listed in 2025 include village ironmonger's

Ethel Drake, the first woman in Ely to have a driving licence, pictured in her Ford between 1910 and 1920.

Ethel Drake, the first woman in Ely to have a driving licence, pictured in her Ford between 1910 and 1920.

Looking back: Commuting across East Cambridgeshire through time

The Stained Glass Museum in Ely

The Stained Glass Museum in Ely

Stained Glass museum receives grant exceeding £90,000

Children having a snowball fight in St Mary's Street, Ely, 1968.

Children having a snowball fight in St Mary's Street, Ely, 1968.

Looking back on winter weather in Ely through the archives

The Fordham Fire Brigade was formed in 1889.

The Fordham Fire Brigade was formed in 1889.

Looking Back in Time Cambridgeshire

Fascinating local history on the Fordham Fire Brigade

St John's Farmhouse, 1 St John's Road, Ely and Church of St Andrew, High Street, Soham are on the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register for 2025.

St John's Farmhouse, 1 St John's Road, Ely and Church of St Andrew, High Street, Soham are on the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register for 2025.

Historic England

Four historic sites in East Cambridgeshire facing disrepair on 2025 risk register

Those at the war memorial stood silent to mark Armistice Day

Those at the war memorial stood silent to mark Armistice Day

IN PHOTOS: Armistice Day memorial service at Littleport

Students and staff gathered to mark the annual Act of Remembrance

Students and staff gathered to mark the annual Act of Remembrance

Ely College marks Act of Remembrance

Children from local schools including Wilburton and Ely

Children from local schools including Wilburton and Ely

City of Ely Council

City's community comes together to remember on Armistice Day

The City of Ely Military Band performing in the parade

The City of Ely Military Band performing in the parade

Remembrance Day

GALLERY: 'Outstanding' Remembrance Sunday service in Ely

1st Littleport Rainbows

1st Littleport Rainbows

Remembrance Sunday

Poignant service of Remembrance in Littleport honours the fallen in war

Cambridgeshire Freemasons join national remembrance service

Cambridgeshire Freemasons join national remembrance service

Cambridgeshire Freemasons take part in national Remembrance service

Mayor of Ely, Councillor Mike Banyard, with Anne Heffernan, chair of the Ely Ribe Twinning Association, pointing to the new sign.

Mayor of Ely, Councillor Mike Banyard, with Anne Heffernan, chair of the Ely Ribe Twinning Association, pointing to the new sign.

REVEALED: New name for part of historic Ely building ahead of 70th anniversary

Details about services in Ely

Details about services in Ely

Remembrance 2025

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Ely to mark Remembrance Sunday with parade and service

Say No to Sunnica Action Group remains angry over plans for solar farm on this field which they say is 'sacred' because of air crash deaths.

Say No to Sunnica Action Group remains angry over plans for solar farm on this field which they say is 'sacred' because of air crash deaths.

Action group remains angry over plans to build solar farm over 'sacred' site

The collection of Sergeant Horace Jack Casselden, known as Jack, is up for auction at Rowleys, in Ely.

The collection of Sergeant Horace Jack Casselden, known as Jack, is up for auction at Rowleys, in Ely.

Second World War

World War II hero's 'astonishing' wartime collection up for auction

David Coventry, speaker Sharon Kindleysides and president of Ely Rotary Club, Phil Smith ahe Rotary Club of Ely.

David Coventry, speaker Sharon Kindleysides and president of Ely Rotary Club, Phil Smith ahe Rotary Club of Ely.

Museum trustee shares history of the Fens' drainage system

The plaque being unveiled

The plaque being unveiled

Sixth form tower reopens after 'incredible' £5m restoration

The Rex Cinema in Ely.

The Rex Cinema in Ely.

Do you have any information on The Rex Cinema, in Ely?

Huntingdon Town Hall is one of dozens of buildings to be opening its doors for the annual festival of culture and history - the Heritage Open Days.

Huntingdon Town Hall is one of dozens of buildings to be opening its doors for the annual festival of culture and history - the Heritage Open Days.

Peterborough Cathedral

Chance to explore some of our area's most interesting places for free

Stagecoach ends last commercial Ely bus service after a century

Stagecoach ends last commercial Ely bus service after a century

Looking Back in Time Cambridgeshire

Century-old bus service makes its last trip

Prickwillow Engine Museum marks 50 years of Prickwillow Pottery

Prickwillow Engine Museum marks 50 years of Prickwillow Pottery

Celebrating villages

Museum celebrates 50 years since opening of pottery studio

The cadets on parade in Ely on VJ Day.

The cadets on parade in Ely on VJ Day.

VJ Day Anniversary

Air cadets marked national event in Ely

Flag Fen Peterborough to rebuild Iron Age roundhouse

Flag Fen Peterborough to rebuild Iron Age roundhouse

Roundhouse Rebuild

Beloved Iron Age roundhouse set to be rebuilt after devastating blaze

The VJ Day 80th anniversary event in Ely.

The VJ Day 80th anniversary event in Ely.

East Cambridgeshire communities remember soldiers on VJ Day 80 anniversary

Oliver Cromwell's House is tucked away on St Mary's Street, Ely.

Oliver Cromwell's House is tucked away on St Mary's Street, Ely.

'Every beam is soaked in history': Inside Ely's most famous house

Staff and residents enjoyed a cream team and a visit from the deputy lieutenant on VJ Day.

Staff and residents enjoyed a cream team and a visit from the deputy lieutenant on VJ Day.

VJ Day commemorated at care home

Local Far East PoWs returning in November 1945 and marching through Ely.

Local Far East PoWs returning in November 1945 and marching through Ely.

City of Ely Council

Find out what been planned for VJ Day in Ely