Oliver Cromwell's house in Ely
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Oliver Cromwell's house in Ely
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 19 Nov 2010
This is the only remaining house other than Hampton Court where Oliver Cromwell and his family are known to have lived (between 1636 and 1647). The present east wing represents what is left of the original 13th century building. The house is believed to be about 750 years old and served as a public house (The Cromwell Arms) in the 1840s. From 1905-1986 it was the vicarage for the adjoining St. Mary's Church and it presently houses a museum with several re-created period rooms such as Mrs Cromwell's kitchen, as well as exhibits detailing the English Civil War. It is also Ely's Tourist Information Centre (with gift shop).
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Image Location
Latitude
52.398235
Longitude
0.257779