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Eton,_Berkshire
Eton, 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 lies within the historic boundaries of Buckinghamshire but became part of 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.
Eton is the birthplace of George E. Davis founding father of Chemical Engineering.
Origin of the Name
The name 'Eton' derives from Old English Ēa-tūn, = River-Town, i.e. Town on the River Thames.External links
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