The Fourth of June is the occasion when Eton College celebrates the birthday of George III, a great supporter of the school, with a grand festival of speeches, cricket and the procession of boats. 2020 has brought unique circumstances and with these, a unique Fourth of June, as we celebrate from our homes and connect online.... Continue Reading →
Pick of the Collections: Weekly podcast segment for Eton College Radio
On 26th and 27th June 2017, a unique event took place at Eton. For the first time over 400 of Eton’s silver trophy cups were gathered for inspection in one place. The resemblance to Aladdin’s cave was truly remarkable, with every table top in the Charteris Rooms covered in silver. I would like to thank... Continue Reading →
Whilst some are getting ready for Advent and the Christmas season, at Eton we are looking forward to another Christian festival. Candlemas commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, and falls on 2nd February - the fortieth, and some say final, day of Christmas. In 2018, a special Candlemas service will be held in the College Chapel to install a... Continue Reading →
Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Eton College Collections and some associated donors, the college has been able to commission a pair of candlesticks and a chalice and paten for College Chapel. The silversmiths working on this commission, Rod Kelly and Miriam Hanid, have shared with us some photographs of their progress.... Continue Reading →
