This time took my road warrior skills to go again to jolly England with the Le Shuttle train service (see post), and my Ford ; towing along my good boys and wonderful Rex! It was a very nice trip going into the countryside and seeing several towns of wonderul architecture and history, This one was a first and one of our highlights of the trip, we will be back, eventually, Therefore, let me tell you on this is Eton, England !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The town of Eton is in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is located on the River Thames opposite the town of Windsor, to which it is connected by Windsor Bridge (see post).The town is best known as the location of Eton College. Eton was historically within Buckinghamshire, being moved to Berkshire in 1974. It is located from Windsor 0.5 miles (0.8 km) via Windsor Bridge. Slough 2 miles (3 km). Staines-upon-Thames 7 miles (11 km). Maidenhead 7 miles (11 km). Reading 21 miles (34 km). London 21 miles (34 km). We were at Windsor (see posts) , and just walked over the bridge!
Eton is a town in its own right, even though it’s very closely linked to Windsor (see posts). The High Street is the main street of Eton and it has remained unchanged for many years. It has an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary retail bringing together antiques and modern art, traditional medicines and complementary beauty therapies, English roast dinners and exquisite European cuisine. The mile-long high street leading down to Eton College boasts a fine selection of independent retailers and gives you a sense of stepping back in time when you see the boys in their traditional school dress.
The High Street is a must for antique shoppers. The finely preserved shop fronts include a half-timbered building believed to date from 1420. Eton’s historic High Street runs for approximately one mile, from the beautiful setting of Windsor & Eton bridge, crossing the River Thames, up to the world-famous Eton Chapel and College Buildings. With a rich mix of architectural styles and ages, High Street is a fascinating place to meander. The town boasts numerous restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets, a wide range of charming independent cafes and coffee shops, and a host of characterful pubs and wine bars.
The Eton Walkway, a 2-mile / one-hour circular walk, connects 18 points of interest in the town starting at Windsor Bridge. Permanent bronze markers are set in the ground to identify the route of the Walkway and use Eton’s coat of arms, originally given to the town by King Henry VI in 1449. The 18 shields mark: The King’s Stables, the Cockpit, Porny School, Baldwin’s Bridge, Eton College, the Burning Bush, Eton Wall Game at the Timbralls, Skinners’ Bridge, Herschel Observatory, the Gormley Statue, Keate House, the Natural History Museum, Museum of Antiquities, St John’s Church, Jubilee Square, the Brocas and Eton Boat House.
The Côte Brasserie is at 71-72 High St, Eton ,righ on the river Thames and near the Windsor Eton bridge, We had our apéro here before going on to other sights and dinner, The welcome was nice in a French inspired cuisine ,we opted for the beers
The official Côte Brasserie in Eton : https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/windsor
Other things to see here are Eton College occupying the whole of Eton north of Barnes Pool bridge and was founded by King Henry VI in 1440 and is second only to Winchester as the oldest public school in England. The parish church is dedicated to St John The Evangelist was consecrated in 1854 and the red-brick church of St John the Baptist was consecrated by Samuel Wilberforce, then Bishop of Oxford.
A bit of history I like tell us that the name derives from Old English meaning “River-Town”, a reference to Eton’s proximity to the River Thames. The land that is now Eton once belonged to the manor of Queen Edith, wife of Edward the Confessor. The land was appropriated by the Normans after 1066; and by 1086, the lord was Walter son of Other. In 1440, Henry VI chose Eton as the location for his new college, Eton College. During the English Civil War, after Windsor Castle was captured by Parliamentarian forces, the Royalist army moved into Eton and attempted to retake the town, occupying the college. Efforts to retake Windsor were unsuccessful and the royalists eventually fled . In April 1970, Windsor Bridge, connecting Eton to Windsor, was closed to all motorised traffic. All traffic must now travel via Royal Windsor Way , a bypass opened in 1966.
The Eton tourist office on its heritage : https://visiteton.info/exploring-eton/
The Eton Town Council on its history : https://www.etontowncouncil.gov.uk/the-community/town-history/
The City of Windsor on Eton : https://www.windsor.gov.uk/information/eton-p281731
The South East England tourist office on Eton : https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/places-to-visit/eton-p281731
There you go folks , do dare drive in jolly England, it’s an adventure of a lifetime, and you will be back !!! as we have lol! Until another round chasing Sherlock we will be saying elementary my dear Watson to you all. Again, hope you enjoy this post on this is Eton, England !!! as I
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
