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1 day ago · Coordinates: 51.492°N 0.608°W. Eton College ( / ˈiːtən / ⓘ) [3] is a public school (fee-charging and boarding for secondary school age boys) in Eton, Berkshire, England.
Jun 25, 2024 · Eton College, boarding school near Windsor, Berkshire, one of England’s largest independent secondary schools and one of the highest in prestige. It was founded by Henry VI in 1440–41 for 70 highly qualified boys who received scholarships from a fund endowed by the king.
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Jun 29, 2024 · Different vantage points in Luxmoore’s Garden offer varying glimpses of the college chapel, the best view appearing as you approach the second bridge. Beyond, towards the far end, is an area planted informally with fruit trees that suggests it was once an orchard.
6 days ago · Eton College, £49,998 per annum Eton College is located near Windsor, Berkshire, and is where a lot of politicians have attended (Picture: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock)
Jul 1, 2024 · Eton is situated on the north bank of the Thames, and is connected with Windsor by a bridge across that river. The land lies low, and nowhere reaches a greater height than 75 ft. above ordnance datum. It is on a bed of gravel deposited in the Thames basin clay which overlies the chalk.
3 days ago · Guided tours of the historic heart of Eton College, featuring many of the Foundation buildings and objects from the College Collections. Tour information: 3rd May to 20th September 2024. Friday afternoons: 2pm and 4pm. Duration: 90 minutes. Admission: £15 per person (plus booking fee).
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Jun 25, 2024 · The college’s campus is largely surrounded by, or within, the Green Belt or setting of heritage assets, including the Eton Conservation Area and statutorily listed buildings, parks and gardens.
