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Today, we hired a private guide named David Stubbs from London
Country Tours. I think anyone would be very happy with him, as
were we. David plan today was to take us to Eton College, Windsor
Castle, Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral.
Our first stop was Eton,
where many prime ministers and princes have gone to school. Here's
a little about the school from Wikipedia:
Eton College, also
known as Eton, is a British independent
school for boys, founded in 1440 by King
Henry VI. It was founded as the King's College of Our Lady of
Eton beside Windsor. It is located in Eton,
near Windsor
in England,
north of Windsor
Castle, and is one of the original nine English public
schools as defined by the Public
Schools Act 1868. It has a very long list of distinguished
former pupils, including eighteen former British
Prime Ministers. Traditionally, Eton has been referred to as
"the chief nurse of England's statesmen", and has been
described as the most famous public school in the world. The Good
Schools Guide called the school "the number one boys'
public school," adding, "The teaching and facilities are
second to none."
Student in formal dress |
Eton College |
Eton College |
Next, onto Windsor
Castle. Our driver got us right to the entrance, but once we
walked in, the cash registered crashed. We had to wait about 15-20
minutes, all the while, hundreds of groups were going past. It was
going to be a busy day for the castle. David had told us when and
where we should be to see the changing of the guard. We went to
St. George's Chapel first, then went outside to see the guard.
Next, we walked up to the State Apartments, which were amazing. It
was well worth the trip. I wish I had some pictures inside, but
the outside pictures are pretty good.
Windsor Castle |
Windsor Castle |
Windsor Castle |
Changing of the Guard |
Windsor Castle |
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