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TO THE FIRST EDITION.

HIS Hand-book is intended simply as a "guide" for those who visit Ely for the purpose of seeing the Cathedral, the remains of the ancient Monastery, and other objects of similar interest.

The Compiler acknowledges himself greatly indebted for much valuable information to the elaborate works of Mr. Bentham and Mr. Millers; and, although he is conscious that his task has been performed but imperfectly, he still ventures to hope that, in the absence of the larger works above referred to, his little compilation will prove both interesting and useful.

May, 1852.

IntroductionPage 1

Historical Summary14

The See of Ely17

List of Abbots, Bishops, &c.19

Officers of the Diocese22

Dean and Chapter23

List of Priors and Deans24

List of Clergy and Officers26

The Cathedral—West Front27

Galilee or Portico30

Interior of the Tower31

South-west Transept, Baptistry, &c.34

Nave35

Nave Aisles40

Transept45

Octagon49

Choir58

North Aisle of Choir77

Retro-Choir80

South Aisle of Choir81

Lady Chapel, or Trinity Church88

Upper parts of the Church91

Exterior91

Dimensions of the Cathedral99

The Monastic Buildings, &c.101

Prior Crauden's Chapel105

The Bishop's Palace110

St. Mary's Church112

The Grange115

St. John's Hospital115

Appendix I. The Cathedral Organ117

II. Statement of Restorations, &c.120