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River flowing past a boatyard with moored cruisers, a footbridge in the distance, and parked cars on the adjacent bank.

River Ouse at Ely (MoC64.71)

River Ouse at Ely

History of River Ouse at Ely

People carrying bundles near two boats on a riverbank beside a stone cottage, with the distant silhouette of Ely Cathedral.

Unloading osiers at Fear’s Rod Yard, Ely c.1890

Precise location unknown. Note cathedral in background. Elsewhere on www building on right is described as the Three Blackbirds, but this is not the current location of the pub by that name.

A river winds past a small hut and grassy bank toward a bridge, with the silhouette of Ely Cathedral visible in the distance.

The River Ouse at Ely (MoC431/56)

A calm river reflects stone buildings and trees on both banks, seen from a low perspective looking down the waterway.

River Ouse at Ely (MoC107.57)

A narrow river winds between stone buildings, lush trees, and grassy banks under a pale, overcast sky in 1933.

River Ouse at Ely, 1933 (MoC430/56)

A stone riverside wall with a metal railing overlooks a quiet river towards a small cottage surrounded by tall trees in Ely.

Quayside Cottage, Ely, 1933, (MoC428/56)

A concrete bridge spans the River Ouse, with several moored pleasure boats in the foreground and brick buildings on the bank.

Bridge near Appleyards Boatyard (MoC44.68.1996)

A brick cottage sits beside the river, shaded by tall trees, with small wooden boats moored along the grassy, uneven bank.

Ouse at Ely, location unknown

Four rowers in a long thin boat on the river, passing a dark blue canal boat moored near a large metal boat-lifting crane.

River Ouse, Ely, rowers (RGL2025)

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