Famous People from the Isle of Ely

Clarkson, Thomas (1760-1846)	British philanthropist.
Cromwell, Oliver (1599-1658)	English soldier and statesman, born in Huntingdon.
Etheldreda or Æthelthryth, St.(630-679)	Anglo-Saxon nun, the founder of a monastery at Ely
Hartley, Leslie Poles (L P) (1895-1972)	Writer, born near Peterborough.
Hereward of the Fens (The Wake) (11th century)	Leader (1070-71) of a revolt against William the Conqueror.
Hill, Octavia (1838-1912)	Housing reformer.
Mandeville, Geoffrey de (d. 1144)	1st Earl of Essex. English baron.