Eton College Collection (#7)

Group on the Fourth of June, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Group on the Fourth of June, 1911. Eton flourished under the long reign of George III (1760-1820)who spent much of his time at Windsor, the school in turn made Georges birthday, the Fourth of June

Eton College, from Romney, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Eton College, from Romney, 1911. Eton College on the left bank of the River Thames at Romney Lock. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

North Western angle of the Schoolyard, 1911. Creator: Unknown
North Western angle of the Schoolyard, 1911. Accommodation for the school on the north side of School Yard was completed in 1443

General View of Eton College, 1911. Creator: Unknown
General View of Eton College, 1911. Generations of British and foreign aristocracy have been educated at Eton independent boarding school, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911. Generations of British and foreign aristocracy have been educated at Eton independent boarding school, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Long Chamber, 1844, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Long Chamber, 1844, 1911. Until the mid-17th century, boys ate in College Hall and slept in Long Chamber, a big, bare, dirty dormitory

Luptons Tower, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Luptons Tower, 1911. Luptons Tower, Eton College, built 1514-20 by Henry Redman to provide accommodation for the Provost, Roger Lupton

Luptons Chapel, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Luptons Chapel, 1911. Roger Lupton served as chaplain to King Henry VII and was appointed Provost of Eton College (1503/4-1535). From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H

Head II. From One of the Mural Paintings in the Church at Eton, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Head II. From One of the Mural Paintings in the Church at Eton, 1911. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co

The Chapel from the South East, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The Chapel from the South East, 1911. Eton College Chapel built in late Gothic or Perpendicular style. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Head I. From One of the Mural Paintings in the Church at Eton, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Head I. From One of the Mural Paintings in the Church at Eton, 1911. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1911]

The Hall, from the Brewhouse Yard, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The Hall, from the Brewhouse Yard, 1911. College Hall was built between 1441 and 1460. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co

Initial Word from Illuminated Charter, A. D. 1446, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Initial Word from Illuminated Charter, A.D. 1446, 1911. Eton College was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

The approach from Slough, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The approach from Slough, 1911. Bricks for the building of Eton College were made in Slough. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Sheep Bridge and Sixth Form Bench, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Sheep Bridge and Sixth Form Bench, 1911. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1911]

The Cloister, 1910, (1911). Creator: Unknown
The Cloister, 1910, (1911). The Cloisters provided residential accommodation for priests and Fellows. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Interior of the Hall, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Hall, 1911. School Hall was built as a memorial to Etonians killed in the Boer War in 1906-08. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H

Interior of the Chapel, 1875, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Chapel, 1875, (1911). Work began on the chapel in 1441 under plans of the founder Henry VI. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

George III and Queen Charlotte at Eton Montem, 1778, (1911). Creator: Unknown
George III and Queen Charlotte at Eton Montem, 1778, (1911). George III at Eton Montem for the initiation ceremony of new boys, a custom which ended in 1847

Entrance to Westons Yard, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Westons Yard, 1911. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1911]

Head Masters Room, Eton College, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Head Masters Room, Eton College, 19th century. Interior at Eton College near Windsor in Berkshire. The bundle of twigs resting on the chair is a birch rod

The Brocas, Eton, early-mid 19th century, (1930). Creator: David Cox the elder
The Brocas, Eton, early-mid 19th century, (1930). View of The Brocas, a meadow on the River Thames at Windsor, with the chapel of Eton College in the distance

The Dining Room, Eton College, 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Dining Room, Eton College, 1910. Interior view of College Hall, built between 1441 and 1460, at Eton College near Windsor in Berkshire. The school was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Postcard

The Quadrangle, Eton College, 1905. Creator: Unknown
The Quadrangle, Eton College, 1905. View of the Schoolyard at Eton near Windsor in Berkshire. In the centre stands the bronze statue King Henry VI who founded the school in 1440

William Waynfleet, Bishop of Winchester, 1786. Creator: Unknown
William Waynfleet, Bishop of Winchester, 1786. William Waynflete (c1398-1486), born William Patten was Provost of Eton (1442-1447)

Eton School and the Boys Arch, 1863. Creator: Unknown
Eton School and the Boys Arch, 1863. Top-hatted pupils and their teachers at the famous public school near Windsor, Berkshire

Windsor, the Thames, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Aerial view from Windsor over the River Thames towards Eton and Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England

View of Eaton-College, in Buckinghamshire, c1779. View of the chapel at the famous Eton College public school in Berkshire. From The Modern Universal British Traveller

Eton: The College Chapel, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Eton: The College Chapel, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The gateway to Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. From Picturesque England, Its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, published 1891

Eton College Arthur James Melhuish English 1829
Eton College; Arthur James Melhuish (English, 1829 - 1895); Eton, Great Britain; 1856; Albumen silver print

Eton College Group men top hats posing front
Eton College, Group of men in top hats posing in front of Eton College, England; Frederic Jones (British, active London, England 1860s); about 1868; Albumen silver print

Election Hall, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Election Hall added 1514-20

Geoffrey Dobson, 1935. Geoffrey Dobson (1826-1893), waterman and swimming instructor at Eton College. From The Eton Book of the River - With Some Account of the Thames and the Evolution Boat-Racing

Great Seal of King John, 1203. Artist: Historic Object
Great Seal of King John, 1203. Found in the collection of Eton College

The Wall, 1926. Eton wall game is played on a strip of ground 5 metres by 110 metres next to a slightly curved brick wall erected in 1717. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

The Dog Potters, 1926. Eton OTC (Officer Traing Corps) developed from earlier Eton volunteers (or Dog Potters ). From Eton College by Christopher Hussey. [Country Life, London, 1926]

Regardless of their Doom the Little Victims Play, 1926. Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College, from a poem by Thomas Gray. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey. [Country Life, London, 1926]

The East Front of the College, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Some Staple Authors Sleeping on their Shelves, 1926. College Library is a rare book and manuscript library of international importance

Cloisters and College Library, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

A Corner of the Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Leaving Portraits in the Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Parlour (Magna Parlura), 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. The Parlour was added 1514-20

The Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Jericho, The Upper Room in Luptons Tower, 1926. Roger Lupton (1456-1539/40) was an English lawyer and cleric who was Provost of Eton College (1503/4-1535)

Election Hall Screen, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Election Hall added 1514-20

Election Chamber, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Election Hall and chamber added 1514-20

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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.