Eton
Eton is a town in Berkshire, lying on the opposite bank of the River Thames to Windsor and connected to it by Windsor Bridge. Until 1974 Eton was in Buckinghamshire.
Eton is home to the largest and most famous private school known as Eton College. The school was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Nearly 1300 boys attend the private school aged between the ages of 13-18 and all are boarders.
Many famous people went to school at Eton College including Prince William and Prince Harry, 19 prime ministers, authors such as George Orwell and numerous peers of the realm.
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Windsor
Connections between the Thames and royalty go back hundreds of years, but nowhere are they more obvious than in Windsor. A small town on a bend in the river, Windsor is dominated by its castle. It is one of the finest medieval castles in England and is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world.
Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for over 900 years and today is one of the homes of Queen Elizabeth II. The royal standard flies from the round tower of the Castle when the Queen is in residence.
Windsor Castle has dominated the river for over 900 years. It was built by the Normans from timber and later rebuilt in stone. The outer walls and Round Tower were added under Henry II.
Many swans live on the river at Windsor, and we will be careful to avoid them, as swans can break your arm.
Eton is a town in Berkshire, lying on the opposite bank of the River Thames to Windsor and connected to it by Windsor Bridge. Until 1974 Eton was in Buckinghamshire.
Eton is home to the largest and most famous private school known as Eton College. The school was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Nearly 1300 boys attend the private school aged between the ages of 13-18 and all are boarders.
Many famous people went to school at Eton College including Prince William and Prince Harry, 19 prime ministers, authors such as George Orwell and numerous peers of the realm.
More after the jump...
Windsor
Connections between the Thames and royalty go back hundreds of years, but nowhere are they more obvious than in Windsor. A small town on a bend in the river, Windsor is dominated by its castle. It is one of the finest medieval castles in England and is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world.
Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for over 900 years and today is one of the homes of Queen Elizabeth II. The royal standard flies from the round tower of the Castle when the Queen is in residence.
Windsor Castle has dominated the river for over 900 years. It was built by the Normans from timber and later rebuilt in stone. The outer walls and Round Tower were added under Henry II.
Many swans live on the river at Windsor, and we will be careful to avoid them, as swans can break your arm.
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