Power & Piety: The Bishops Who Shaped Ely

Part of the ‘Stories of Ely Cathedral’ Tour Series. Monday 9 – Saturday 14 March.

A fascinating look into the lives of bishops and other notable figures buried in the cathedral and discover how they were tied to both royal power and the church. Find out which Dean struck a deal with Henry VIII during the dissolution of the monasteries – and walked away with a very generous pension. Uncover which Bishop baptised Prince Arthur (Henry VIII’s elder brother and Katherine of Aragon’s first husband), and the story behind the Bishop who commissioned a stunning sarcophagus to rival the Black Prince’s in Canterbury – and where it ended up.