Town across the Thames from Windsor

ETON

The town of Eton in Berkshire, England is home to the world-famous Eton College. The original settlement of Eton was located on an island surrounded by the River Thames, and the name “Eton” means “settlement on an island. A stream on one side of the island silted up almost 200 years ago, but it was cleared in 2019 so that Eton qualifies as an island once again.

The town across the River Thames from Windsor is Eton. Windsor and Eton are neighboring towns, and they are often collectively referred to as Windsor and Eton. Windsor is known for Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the Queen, while Eton is famous for Eton College, one of the most prestigious and well-known boys’ schools in the world. The River Thames flows between the two towns, and a pedestrian bridge, Windsor Bridge, connects Windsor and Eton.