Coordinates: 51°29′17″N 0°36′33″W / 51.4881°N 0.6092°W
| Eton | |
  Eton
Eton shown within Berkshire |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| Unitary authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ceremonial county | Berkshire |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WINDSOR |
| Postcode district | SL4 |
| Dialling code | 01753 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| List of places: UK • England • Berkshire | |
Eton is a town in Berkshire, England, lying on the opposite bank of the River Thames to Windsor and connected to it by Windsor Bridge. It was transferred from Buckinghamshire to Berkshire in 1974. Since 1998 it has been part of the unitary authority of Windsor and Maidenhead.
The town is best known as the location of Eton College, a famous public school.
Origin of the Name
The name 'Eton' derives from Old English Ēa-tūn, = River-Town, i.e. Town on the River Thames.
People
Eton is the birthplace of George E. Davis, founding father of Chemical Engineering.
External links
- Windsor and Eton travel guide from Wikitravel
- Eton Town Traders Association
- Eton College
- Eton Town Council
- Windsor and Eton Football Club
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