Ely Museum
Ely Museum s photos of Ely Market throughout the years.
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On April 9 1224, King Henry III of England granted a market to the Bishop of Ely.
Although the market was officially granted in 1224, Ely had been a centre of trade before this too, with a market believed to have begun as early as 1216.
Ely Museum s photos of Ely Market throughout the years.
- Credit: ELY MUSEUM
King Henry III, born in 1207, became King of England aged just nine-years-old following the death of his father.
However, the country was ruled by a series of regencies until 1234.
In 1252, King Henry III, accompanied by his son, Prince Edward, visited Ely for the dedication of the church, now Ely Cathedral.