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Eton College: A Historic Institution Shaping Generations Step into the Quadrangle of Eton College, frozen in time since 1880

Background imageEton College Collection: King Henry VI overseeing the building of Eton College that he founded in 1440 (litho)

King Henry VI overseeing the building of Eton College that he founded in 1440 (litho)
6015020 King Henry VI overseeing the building of Eton College that he founded in 1440 (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton College from Footbridge (b / w photo)

Eton College from Footbridge (b / w photo)
6027482 Eton College from Footbridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton College from Footbridge)

Background imageEton College Collection: Speech Day at Eton, the Procession of Eights on the River (engraving)

Speech Day at Eton, the Procession of Eights on the River (engraving)
1057237 Speech Day at Eton, the Procession of Eights on the River (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speech Day at Eton)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Lower School, Eton (engraving)

The Lower School, Eton (engraving)
1036223 The Lower School, Eton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lower School, Eton)

Background imageEton College Collection: Entrance to the playing-fields (engraving)

Entrance to the playing-fields (engraving)
1036222 Entrance to the playing-fields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the playing-fields)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Fourth of June, 1838 (gravure)

The Fourth of June, 1838 (gravure)
965581 The Fourth of June, 1838 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fourth of June, 1838)

Background imageEton College Collection: Montem Ceremony at Salt Hill, 1838 (gravure)

Montem Ceremony at Salt Hill, 1838 (gravure)
965580 Montem Ceremony at Salt Hill, 1838 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montem Ceremony at Salt Hill, 1838)

Background imageEton College Collection: 'The Play-ground at Eaton College in Buckinghamshire'(gravure)

"The Play-ground at Eaton College in Buckinghamshire"(gravure)
965574 " The Play-ground at Eaton College in Buckinghamshire" (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEton College Collection: 'Tatham s', 1905 (gravure)

"Tatham s", 1905 (gravure)
965565 " Tatham s", 1905 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Tatham s", 1905)

Background imageEton College Collection: 'The Christopher Inn at Eaton in Buckinghamshire'(gravure)

"The Christopher Inn at Eaton in Buckinghamshire"(gravure)
965561 " The Christopher Inn at Eaton in Buckinghamshire" (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEton College Collection: Windsor Bridge in 1793 (gravure)

Windsor Bridge in 1793 (gravure)
965554 Windsor Bridge in 1793 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Bridge in 1793)

Background imageEton College Collection: Long Chamber, 1844 (gravure)

Long Chamber, 1844 (gravure)
965550 Long Chamber, 1844 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long Chamber, 1844. Illustration for Bygone Eton by R A Austen-Leigh (Spottiswoode & Co, 1912)

Background imageEton College Collection: Schoolyard in 1814 (gravure)

Schoolyard in 1814 (gravure)
965544 Schoolyard in 1814 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolyard in 1814. Illustration for Bygone Eton by R A Austen-Leigh (Spottiswoode & Co, 1912)

Background imageEton College Collection: East View of the College, 1746 (gravure)

East View of the College, 1746 (gravure)
965540 East View of the College, 1746 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East View of the College, 1746)

Background imageEton College Collection: View of Eton, c 1622 (gravure)

View of Eton, c 1622 (gravure)
965536 View of Eton, c 1622 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Eton, c 1622)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Eton Boys at Cricket (engraving)

The Eton Boys at Cricket (engraving)
665804 The Eton Boys at Cricket (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eton Boys at Cricket. Illustration from The Boys Own Volume (Beeton, c 1860)

Background imageEton College Collection: Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho)

Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho)
2808990 Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters in a strange uniform)

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton College, Floreat Etona (colour litho)

Eton College, Floreat Etona (colour litho)
2794679 Eton College, Floreat Etona (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton College, Floreat Etona)

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton Montem, and the Mount, Salt Hill, from 'The English Spy', pub

Eton Montem, and the Mount, Salt Hill, from "The English Spy", pub
3085910 Eton Montem, and the Mount, Salt Hill, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton Boys (b / w photo)

Eton Boys (b / w photo)
6004327 Eton Boys (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton Boys. Illustration for Fair Play, The Games of Merrie England by Rudolf Kircher (W Collins)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Laboratory, Eton College (engraving)

The Laboratory, Eton College (engraving)
5204601 The Laboratory, Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laboratory, Eton College, Mr W Wilkinson, Architect)

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton Schools and the Boys Arch - Visit paid by her Royal Highness the Princess of

Eton Schools and the Boys Arch - Visit paid by her Royal Highness the Princess of
939157 Eton Schools and the Boys Arch - Visit paid by her Royal Highness the Princess of Denmark, from A Memorial of the Marriage of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, pub

Background imageEton College Collection: Quadrangle, Eton College (engraving)

Quadrangle, Eton College (engraving)
2781672 Quadrangle, Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quadrangle, Eton College)

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton College from the river (colour photo)

Eton College from the river (colour photo)
3094968 Eton College from the river (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton College from the river)

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton College (colour photo)

Eton College (colour photo)
3091251 Eton College (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton College)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Upper Grammar School, Eton College (engraving)

The Upper Grammar School, Eton College (engraving)
1612817 The Upper Grammar School, Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Upper Grammar School, Eton College)

Background imageEton College Collection: Dr Hawtrey, the late Provost of Eton College (engraving)

Dr Hawtrey, the late Provost of Eton College (engraving)
1620172 Dr Hawtrey, the late Provost of Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Hawtrey, the late Provost of Eton College)

Background imageEton College Collection: Queens Schools, Eton College (engraving)

Queens Schools, Eton College (engraving)
1626834 Queens Schools, Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queens Schools, Eton College)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Reverend James John Hornby, MA, the New Head Master of Eton College (engraving)

The Reverend James John Hornby, MA, the New Head Master of Eton College (engraving)
1588494 The Reverend James John Hornby, MA, the New Head Master of Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend James John Hornby, MA)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Queens Jubilee Festival at Windsor (engraving)

The Queens Jubilee Festival at Windsor (engraving)
1591243 The Queens Jubilee Festival at Windsor (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Festival at Windsor)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Right Honourable Chichester Fortescue, MP, Chief Secretary for Ireland (engraving)

The Right Honourable Chichester Fortescue, MP, Chief Secretary for Ireland (engraving)
1099020 The Right Honourable Chichester Fortescue, MP, Chief Secretary for Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Prince of Wales at Eton College, unveiling of the Memorial Organ-Screen to the Old Etonians

The Prince of Wales at Eton College, unveiling of the Memorial Organ-Screen to the Old Etonians who fell in the Afghan
1060820 The Prince of Wales at Eton College, unveiling of the Memorial Organ-Screen to the Old Etonians who fell in the Afghan, Zulu, and Boer Campaigns (engraving) by English School

Background imageEton College Collection: Westons Yard, 1818 (gravure)

Westons Yard, 1818 (gravure)
965573 Westons Yard, 1818 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westons Yard, 1818. Illustration for Bygone Eton by R A Austen-Leigh (Spottiswoode & Co, 1912)

Background imageEton College Collection: Lower School (gravure)

Lower School (gravure)
965553 Lower School (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lower School. Illustration for Bygone Eton by R A Austen-Leigh (Spottiswoode & Co, 1912)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Chapel, looking West, 1816 (gravure)

The Chapel, looking West, 1816 (gravure)
965547 The Chapel, looking West, 1816 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel, looking West, 1816)

Background imageEton College Collection: Birds Eye View of Eton College (gravure)

Birds Eye View of Eton College (gravure)
965545 Birds Eye View of Eton College (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds Eye View of Eton College)

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton College Kitchen, c 1780 (gravure)

Eton College Kitchen, c 1780 (gravure)
965543 Eton College Kitchen, c 1780 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton College Kitchen, c 1780)

Background imageEton College Collection: 'View of Eaton College in Buckinghamshire', 1779 (gravure)

"View of Eaton College in Buckinghamshire", 1779 (gravure)
965542 " View of Eaton College in Buckinghamshire", 1779 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " View of Eaton College in Buckinghamshire")

Background imageEton College Collection: Rowing (coloured engraving)

Rowing (coloured engraving)
976382 Rowing (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowing.); © Look and Learn

Background imageEton College Collection: Swimming (coloured engraving)

Swimming (coloured engraving)
976381 Swimming (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swimming.); © Look and Learn

Background imageEton College Collection: 'Football at the Wall'at Eton (engraving)

"Football at the Wall"at Eton (engraving)
1059370 " Football at the Wall" at Eton (engraving) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Football at the Wall" at Eton)

Background imageEton College Collection: The New Residence of the Reverend Dr Warre, Head Master of Eton College (b / w photo)

The New Residence of the Reverend Dr Warre, Head Master of Eton College (b / w photo)
1603600 The New Residence of the Reverend Dr Warre, Head Master of Eton College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEton College Collection: Staircase to the Upper School, Eton College (engraving)

Staircase to the Upper School, Eton College (engraving)
2781670 Staircase to the Upper School, Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase to the Upper School, Eton College)

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton College, c. 1830 (litho)

Eton College, c. 1830 (litho)
2563360 Eton College, c.1830 (litho) by Childs, Cephas Grier (1793-1871); 8x16.125 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: J. B. Brown Library, Windsor. Printed by J)

Background imageEton College Collection: Cricket-Match at Winchester between Eton and Winchester Colleges (engraving)

Cricket-Match at Winchester between Eton and Winchester Colleges (engraving)
1613070 Cricket-Match at Winchester between Eton and Winchester Colleges (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEton College Collection: The Quadrangle, Eton College (litho)

The Quadrangle, Eton College (litho)
5223422 The Quadrangle, Eton College (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quadrangle, Eton College)

Background imageEton College Collection: House for Mr G E Marindin, MA, Eton College (engraving)

House for Mr G E Marindin, MA, Eton College (engraving)
5204653 House for Mr G E Marindin, MA, Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House for Mr G E Marindin, MA, Eton College)

Background imageEton College Collection: Eton College, 1859 (w / c on paper)

Eton College, 1859 (w / c on paper)
2601838 Eton College, 1859 (w/c on paper) by Pyne, George (1800/01-84); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright




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Eton College: A Historic Institution Shaping Generations Step into the Quadrangle of Eton College, frozen in time since 1880. The Westons' vibrant colour litho captures the essence of this prestigious institution nestled in Berkshire, England. Godolphin House stands tall, its gravure showcasing a timeless elegance. As you approach the College Entrance, feel the weight of tradition and knowledge that has passed through these hallowed halls. Cloister Pump and Hall Steps from 1926 stand as witnesses to countless footsteps taken by scholars seeking enlightenment. "The Head, " a captivating portrait by Spy in 1901, immortalizes one who guided young minds towards greatness. It symbolizes the dedication and leadership that have shaped Eton's legacy for centuries. In September 1995, Prince William of Wales embarked on his educational journey at Eton College. His presence marked another chapter in this esteemed establishment's history—a testament to its enduring influence on British society. Cannon Yard exudes charm and character; July 1928 comes alive with echoes of laughter and camaraderie among students forging lifelong friendships within these walls. The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby—his image captured around c1860—reminds us that even those destined for greatness once walked these corridors as young men brimming with potential. Travel back to early 20th century Berkshire through an enchanting photograph capturing Eton College's essence—an era where education thrived amidst architectural splendor and intellectual curiosity flourished. G Steevens (1736-1800), depicted in an intriguing artwork from 1830 by an unknown creator, represents the many brilliant minds nurtured within these storied grounds throughout history. Their contributions continue to shape our world today. Dr W. Sherlock (c1641-1707) joins Steevens as another luminary whose brilliance was honed at Eton College—an institution dedicated not only to academic excellence but also to fostering character and integrity.