Carpenters in Ely

[thesearcher]

Does anyone have advice on how to trace info. about carpenters who may have been involved in the restoration and redecoration of Ely cathedral in the 19th century?( around 1830s)

[Procat]

Would the cathedral accounts of the time still exist? They may contain records of workmen and payments made etc. May be worthwhile contacting them.

[michaelpipe]

Cambridge University, Newton Library holds records of the Ely Dean & Chapter Archives.

The fifth paragraph on THIS PAGE (http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/MSS/Edc.html) appears to cover the details of your search. However, access to these records is another thing, unless you are, or know of, a member who can log in.

The records can be searched in person by eligible people as outlined in THIS PAGE (http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/admissions/), and there is a fee.

[thesearcher]

Thank you for these realy helpful links. I will follow them up.