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What is Ely's nickname?

  • The Isle of Ely

  • The City of Bridges

  • The Fenland Pearl

  • The Clay City

Answer

Ely is often referred to as "The Isle of Ely" because it was once an island separated from the mainland due to the surrounding waterlogged Fenland. The city's high land and unique topography kept it from being submerged like the surrounding areas.
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