Etonian Collection

Thomas Colleton Garth, Vanity Fair, Spy
THOMAS COLLETON GARTH (1822-1907) Master of the Garth foxhounds for over 50 years. In riding clothes, wearing boots and spurs. Caption: A Very Old Master Date: 1822-1907

Sir Harcourt Gilbey Gold, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR HARCOURT GILBEY GOLD (1876-1952) Oarsman and President of the Oxford University Boat Club (OUBC), in flannels and blazer. Caption: Tarka Date: 1876 - 1952

The Parents Who Came By Charabanc by H. M. Bateman
A young Etonian school boy is aghast to find that his parents decide to travel to the Fourth of June celebrations in a charabanc along with a motley selection of ordinary folk. Date: 1933

Schoolboys at Eton College, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire. Date: 1920s

Portrait of Arthur Atherley as an Etonian, c1791. Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Portrait of Arthur Atherley as an Etonian, c1791

The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K. G. c1860, (c1884
The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K.G. c1860, (c1884). Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869)

Dr W. Sherlock, (c1641-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dr W. Sherlock, (c1641-1707), 1830. William Sherlock (c1641-1707) English church leader educated at St Saviours Grammar School

George Canning, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
George Canning, c1810, (c1884). George Canning (1770-1827) British Tory educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford

Postcard of HRH Prince Henry at Eton, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660421 Postcard of HRH Prince Henry at Eton, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry)

Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho)
2808990 Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters in a strange uniform)

A Great Headmaster (colour litho)
979369 A Great Headmaster (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Great Headmaster)

First Absence, or Etonians Answering Morning Master Roll
3085912 First Absence, or Etonians Answering Morning Master Roll, from The English Spy published 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Burning Bush at the top of Common Lane, overlooking New Schools, Eton College, c
INN203557 The Burning Bush at the top of Common Lane, overlooking New Schools, Eton College, c.1935 (oil on canvas) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; eMalcolm Innes Gallery

WILLIAM ALEXANDER LOUIS STEPHEN DOUGLAS-HAMILTON, 12th Duke of HAMILTON, 9th Duke of Brandon, 2nd Duke of Chatellerault (1845-1895) Scottish nobleman and son to Princess Marie of Baden

The highly prestigious private college at Eton was established almost six centuries ago
England, Berkshire, The highly prestigious private college at Eton was established almost six centuries ago by King Henry IV

Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), British Whig educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge

Duke of Wellington, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Duke of Wellington, c1830, (c1884). Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman educated at Eton College

Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778) British Whig, educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Oxford

Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, (1676-1745), Eton educated British Whig and Knight of the Garter regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain

The Wall, 1926. Eton wall game is played on a strip of ground 5 metres by 110 metres next to a slightly curved brick wall erected in 1717. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

The Dog Potters, 1926. Eton OTC (Officer Traing Corps) developed from earlier Eton volunteers (or Dog Potters ). From Eton College by Christopher Hussey. [Country Life, London, 1926]

Regardless of their Doom the Little Victims Play, 1926. Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College, from a poem by Thomas Gray. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey. [Country Life, London, 1926]

A Corner of the Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Leaving Portraits in the Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Election Chamber, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Election Hall and chamber added 1514-20

After Absence, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Eton Boys Listening to the Reading of the Proclamation on Windsor Bridge, Berkshire, 1910. The schoolboys are listening to the proclamation of George V as King after the death of his father

Roll call of Etonians on the 4th June, Berkshire, c1922. A scene at Eton School. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

Etons amateur firemen practising a hose drill, Berkshire, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

Prince Henry & Duke of Brabant at Eton
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), third son of King George V and Queen Mary, pictured in uniform at Eton with the Duke of Brabant, later King Leopold III (1901-1983)

7th Viscount Galway, Vanity Fair, Spy
GEORGE EDMUND MILNES MONCKTON-ARUNDELL 7th Viscount Galway (1844-1931) British Conservative politician and courtier. Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire North from 1872 until 1885 when

Prince Henry as a private at Eton OTC, WWI
Prince Henry, later Duke of Gloucester (1900 - 1974), third son of King George V and Queen Mary, pictured as a private in the Eton College Officers Training Corps, where he was at camp at Tidworth

Soldiers And Scholars
18th June 1918: Etonian schoolboys entertaining wounded colonials in a quadrangle at Eton. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Eton Versus Harrow Cricket Match at Lords Cricket Ground Lord Drogheda arriving 15 July 1922

Typical Eton boys arriving for the Eton versus Harrow match at Lords. They are wearing cornflowers ( their school colour ). 8 July 1932

The Etonian who had to play by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman entitled, The Etonian Who Was Asked to Play Nuts and May showing a snobbish boy in Eton suit looking aghast

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Etonian: A Glimpse into the Illustrious History of Eton College" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Etonian, a term synonymous with prestige and excellence. From notable figures like Thomas Colleton Garth to Sir Harcourt Gilbey Gold, this elite group has left an indelible mark on history. Vanity Fair's Spy immortalized these distinguished individuals through their iconic caricatures, capturing their essence with wit and charm. Their presence at Eton College in Windsor, Berkshire, symbolizes the institution's long-standing tradition of nurturing exceptional minds. Not even the tragic iceberg that sank the Titanic could overshadow Etonians' accomplishments. The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K. G. , stood as a testament to their resilience during challenging times. Eton College's influence extended beyond British borders when Prince Henry & Duke of Brabant graced its hallowed halls. This international connection further solidified Etonian's reputation as a breeding ground for future leaders. Even centuries ago, visionaries like Dr W. Sherlock made significant contributions to society while being associated with this esteemed community. His legacy continues to inspire generations who follow in his footsteps. George Canning stands tall among those who have walked these historic grounds; his impact resonates throughout history despite being captured by an unknown artist from c1810. The Parents Who Came By Charabanc by H. M Bateman humorously depicts parents eagerly visiting their sons at Eton College—a reminder that family bonds are cherished even within such prestigious circles. Vanity Fair's Spy once again immortalized an influential figure—7th Viscount Galway—who proudly represented the spirit and achievements of all past and present students at Eton College. A postcard featuring HRH Prince Henry at Eton sent in 1913 serves as a nostalgic reminder of cherished memories created within these walls—a timeless keepsake treasured by Etonians.