2007

TL5479 : An Eel in Ely

taken 17 years ago, near to Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

An Eel in Ely
An Eel in Ely
It is said that Ely derives its name from 'eel' and '-y' or '-ey' meaning island, i.e. an island where there were a lot of eels. This may be true due to the position of Ely, an island in low lying fens, which were historically very marshy and rich in eels.

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Photographer
Oxyman   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 21 June, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 28 June, 2007
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 544 798 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:23.6829N 0:16.0733E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 544 798
View Direction
WEST (about 270 degrees)
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