Cambridgeshire

Christmas 2007

A copy free feature of a break in the Fenlands

Nighttime in St Ives Town Centre

Information on St Ives

The Old Ferry Boat Inn said to be England's oldest Public House

Now part of Old English Inns the building dates from 560 AD

The Inn is down a long dead end road & on the banks of the Ouse or Old West River

After heavy rains had encroached up to the buildings walls

River in full flood viewed from the patio of the Old Ferry Boat Inn

In the main lounge bar Juliet Tewsley who committed suicide after being jilted by her married lover in 1050

She's buried under the granite slab which is washed every morning

Said to be haunted we stayed a few days but picked-up nothing but good vibes from the friendly place

Hollywell Front Old Ferry Boat Inn distant Green Goddess Fire Appliance one of two in the village being restored

Houses along Holywell Front

Pretty cottages

Plenty of thatch

Looking all the better for winter sunshine

After a generally wet year the ground just isn't able to absorb the water

Brook House front gate

Hill Farm House front door porch

Determined hardy blooms

Final cottages before Church road

Holywell Church, the footpath Ouse Valley Way leads from here to St Ives just 1.5 miles away

The actual Holywell in the Church grounds

Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral & the Minster Tavern

Information on Ely

Evening at the Quay from the old road bridge St Ives

There's a Visual Tour from here

Ducks enjoying their supper kindly put out by St Ives shop keepers

Look at a Guide to St Ives

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