Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Eton College



Eton College was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI to provide free education for 70 poor scholars who would then go on to further their education at King’s College, Cambridge. Life in the early days was harsh: the boys had to wash outside using only cold water. From these 70 scholars, the school has expanded to about 1,311 boys aged from 13 to 18 who are admitted by competitive examination, and has become one of the most well known schools in the world.
Eton has educated 19 former British Prime Ministers including the Duke of Wellington, Walpole, Pitt the Elder, MacMillan and Douglas-Home. The School Dress, which dates from the 1850s, still consists of a black tailcoat and waistcoat and pin-striped trousers.
Short guided tours for individuals, of around an hour in duration, are arranged at 14.00 and 15.15 on some Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and daily during Eton's holidays. Pre-booking is essential for everyone. School groups can only be accepted during Eton College's holidays until 25 October 2013.
2013 OPENING TIMES
Public tours for interested individuals are at 14.00 and 15.15 each day during the holidays and on Wednesdays, Fridays.
18 February - 21 March, 10.30 - 16.30, Monday to Friday Pre-Booked Groups
22 March - 16 April, 10.30 - 16.30, Daily (Holidays) (Closed Good Friday 29 March) (school parties welcome)
17 April - 28 May, 13.30 - 16.30, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (Closed 29 May)
30 May - 2 June, 10.30 - 16.30, Daily (Holidays) (school parties welcome)
3 June - 28 June, 13.30 - 16.30, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
29 June - 3 September, 10.30 - 16.30, Daily (Holidays) (Closed 4 September) (school parties welcome)
5 September - 13 October, 13.30 - 16.30, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
21 October - 25 October, 10.30 - 16.30, Daily (Holidays) (school parties welcome)
14 October - 11 November, Pre-Booked Adult Groups Only
Tour tickets for Eton College can be purchased from The Royal Windsor Information Centre (in Windsor Royal Shopping).

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