The flatlands of the Cambridge fens have few hills, but the small mound
upon which Ely with its extraordinary cathedral stands is visible for many
miles. Below is an example of wall-lettering from Broad Street (?) opposite
a shop - now a furniture dealers - bearing the name 'Graven' on the wall.
Clearly an important business, the characteristic pale painted oblong cartouche
with its quadrants nibbled out at each corner bear the sign:
'J. GRAVEN
ENGINEER AND
AGRICULTURAL MACHINIST'
making it very visible to travellers along this once busy side road.
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