This disk
marks the datum point
from which in 1725 William Warren,
Fellow of Trinity Hall, began to measure
the one mile points along the roads from
Cambridge at which were then set up
the first true milestones in Britain
since Roman . . . — — Map (db m68118) HM
The History of the Cemetery
By the early nineteenth century the churchyards of Cambridge were full and could not be extended in the built-up city centre. The site for Mill Road Cemetery was purchased by public subscription to provide new . . . — — Map (db m246634) HM
In the shadow of the cemetery mound lie members of some of Ely's prominent Victorian and early twentieth century families....
The headstones in this part of the cemetery have suffered perhaps more than most from the effects of weathering, . . . — — Map (db m246193) HM
Prior to the cemetery being transferred to the City of Ely Council, some years ago many of the cemetery's headstones were removed from their original positions, broken up and buried. Just why this was done, has become lost in the mists of time. . . . — — Map (db m246194) HM
Left Panel:
303rd Bomb Group (H) 8th Air Force
Arrived UK - 12 Sep 42
First Combat Mission 17 Nov 42
Last Combat Mission 25 Apr 45
365 Combat Missions
(The most of any 8AF B-17 Group)
10,721 Sorties - 378 Enemy aircraft . . . — — Map (db m77892) HM WM
