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A solemn ceremony took place during choral evensong at Ely Cathedral on Saturday 25th February as a new Standard for the City of Ely branch of the Royal British Legion was dedicated and named in honour of a 21-year-old soldier who gave his life for his country during the Second World War. Private John Unwin …
A new report has highlighted the hugely positive economic and social impact England’s cathedrals have on the cities and communities they serve and the effect the pandemic has had on their contribution. The report, issued this week, states that in 2019, England’s 42 Anglican cathedrals contributed £235m to their local economies. They provided 6,065 jobs …
Choristership at Ely Cathedral is evolving to allow equal opportunities for boys and girls – and to enable more children and young people with a love of singing to get involved. King’s Ely has educated the choristers of Ely Cathedral for over 1,000 years and joining the Cathedral Choir continues to be a popular choice …
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The couple behind Spotted in Ely have described their whirlwind wedding at Ely Cathedral as “a fairytale”. Mark Cooney and Alison Powell tied the knot on Thursday afternoon, livestreamed by over 15,000 people around the globe via Facebook Live. Speaking the next day, Alison said the newly-weds had been “completely overwhelmed and blown away” by …
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