Ely Cathedral by Anonymous

Ely Cathedral by Anonymous is a guidebook intended for visitors interested in exploring the cathedral, the remaining parts of the monastery associated with it, and other historical attractions in Ely.

The author acknowledges using information from previous works by Bentham and Millers, but doesn't claim to be exhaustive. Their aim is to provide a helpful and interesting resource for visitors in the absence of more detailed accounts.

The guidebook starts with a brief history of the monastery, mentioning its founding in 673 by Etheldreda, who also became the first abbess. It details her endowment of the monastery with the Isle of Ely and her death in 679. The account continues with Etheldreda's sister Sexburga taking over as abbess after her.

While the excerpt doesn't delve into the architectural details of the cathedral itself, it seems the guidebook offers a historical background to enrich the visitor's experience.