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It was founded in 1440 by Henry VI under the name Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore, making it the 18th-oldest school in the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). Originally intended as a sister institution to King's College, Cambridge , Eton is known for its history, wealth, and notable alumni, known as Old ...
- Henry Vi Exhibition
- Lessons in Latin
- Jolly Boating Weather
- Mathematics on The Timetable
- Floreat Etona
Created to celebrate the 600th anniversary of his birth at Windsor in December 1421, an exhibition held in Eton’s Verey Gallery from 20 November 2021 to 8 May 2022 sought to explore Henry’s life and his achievements, with a focus on what has been described as one of the only good things to come out of his reign – the foundation of Eton College. Thi...
Originally, the boys were taught Latin and Latin alone, although Greek was added to the curriculum in the early 17thcentury. They were taught in Lower School and were as young as five years old. The school day began at 5am with prayers, before lessons began at 6am. Lessons finally finished at 8pm, and there was a single hour of play allowed each da...
During the reign of George III, the school continued to grow. King George was a frequent visitor to the school and regularly entertained the boys at Windsor Castle. As a result, his birthday, the Fourth of June, became a major celebration at Eton and continues to be an important event in the school calendar, marked with speeches, cricket, and the p...
By the mid-19thcentury, however, changes were long overdue. In 1851, the first new subject had been added to the curriculum – mathematics, but many other areas needed improvements. The Clarendon Commission of 1861 led to significant changes including better accommodation, a wider curriculum and better-qualified staff. As a result, by 1891 there wer...
In the 20th century, more changes were made. Greater emphasis was placed on academic ability over family connections, widening access by recognising merit and potential, the Founder’s original aims. The value of extra-curricular activities was officially acknowledged, sports facilities were improved, and a theatre and concert hall added. The 21stce...
It was founded by Henry VI in 1440–41 for 70 highly qualified boys who received scholarships from a fund endowed by the king. Simultaneously, Henry founded King’s College, Cambridge, to which scholars from Eton were to proceed. That connection is no longer in place.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
As a pupil at Eton, it is wonderful to learn about Henry VI and the founding of our school. For starters, it is impressive to think that Eton is still here 581 years on, despite Henry VI being deposed twice, England’s conversion to Protestantism, and countless other historical upheavals!
29 de abr. de 2020 · Henry VI founded Eton College in 1440 for “25 poor and indigent scholars to learn grammar”. He wanted his subjects to have the opportunities of acquiring knowledge that he had enjoyed, and named William Stokke and Richard Cokkes as the first two boys to have a place.
16 de ago. de 2016 · What had happened, I wondered as I left the bunker, to the Eton I knew when I was a pupil in the late 1980s ... Add to all this the statue of Henry VI, who founded the school in 1440, ...
11. It was founded by famous royal, King Henry VI. King Henry VI founded Eton College in 1441, in order to prepare boys from poorer backgrounds to go to the University of Cambridge. Back then it was named “Kynge’s College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore.” Experience Eton College at Summer Boarding Courses
