Ely Cathedral

A cloudy day in Ely. First stop, the cathedral. 

 

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Right this way…

 

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God bless 'em they wanted some ten pounds per person to cross that rope.  I do miss the free access to cathedrals on the continent. 
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Graves in the small side yard.  
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Staffer chatting along the alley way outside some admin offices. Wardrobe selections for both are very typical of this area. Men are in ties and I would guess at least a third of the women are in skirts.  In fact I saw a groundsperson brandishing a leaf blower in heavy tights and a skirt.
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Case in point.  A woman out front putting her collie through the paces. 
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Love that blue door.  Love.