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Há 2 dias · Originally intended as a sister institution to King's College, Cambridge, Eton is known for its history, wealth, and notable alumni, known as Old Etonians. [6] Eton is one of three public schools , along with Harrow (1572) and Radley (1847), to have retained the boys-only , boarding -only tradition, which means that its boys live at ...
22 de mai. de 2024 · In 1440 Henry VI chose Eton as the site of his foundation for 'twenty-five poor and indigent scholars' and with this date a new era in its history opened. The parish became at once a centre of activity, the building of the new college very sensibly affecting the whole neighbourhood.
Há 6 dias · Eton’s Chapel has a rich history. Henry VI attached the greatest importance to the religious aspects of his new foundation and ensured that the services would be conducted on a magnificent scale by providing an establishment of 10 priest Fellows, 10 Chaplains, 10 clerks and 16 choristers.
17 de mai. de 2024 · Starting the day exploring the architecture in Europe’s oldest classroom (just under 600 years old), they learnt about the history of Eton and its foundation to serve less affluent boys. They then stepped through the doors of the College Library, which houses a vast collection of rare books, maps, artefacts and paintings.
Há 6 dias · Friday 24 May 2024. Photographic History of Eton Wick and Eton - Empire Day, possibly. This interesting old photograph is a mystery, leaving much to be guessed at. It is possibly an Empire Day gathering, some time between 1906 and 1910.
Há 6 dias · Photographic History of Eton Wick and Eton - Empire Day, possibly. This interesting old photograph is a mystery, leaving much to be guessed at. It is possibly an Empire Day gathering, some time between 1906 and 1910. The location, with the railway viaduct in the background is certainly at, or near to the south side of Eton Recreation Ground.
20 de mai. de 2024 · Crown Farm, on the S. side of Eton Great Common, is a house of two storeys and an attic, built probably early in the 17th century, considerably altered later in the same century or early in the 18th century, and again in the 19th century. The W. front, possibly timber-framed, is covered with rough-cast; the other walls have been re-faced or re ...
