Yes, but one with a highly selective streamed environment which groomed the cleverest boys for academic success (of which he was one). Hardly a run-of-the-mill state school...
Undeniably, however, there are certainly some excellent state schools.
Honestly. Every day we have our privacy invaded by people walking around and taking photos of us or pointing. It's bad enough that it happens in the street, but you have to go into the provate areas too? Eton is a school, not a ghetto, despite some views to the contrary.
I would remind you, that he is an old etonian and he was sharing some fond memories of his school days! It does'nt sound like you'll have any to share with your future children and granchildren!!
Ok. How about the previous owner of your home came in, blithely ignoring your right to privacy, started pointing at and muttering things about you, and preceded to film you and your house for "memories" Would you like that? Didn't think so.
I don't really mind that. It's the descrition of the video: "We went around trespassing on private property and being a nuisance. Great day out!"
I don't mind sneAking (note the A in sneAking...) around private places, but I don't appreciate your obvious disregard for peoples privacy and worrying unsubtlety in calling it a great day out.
But don't think i don't like the video: I do, but not the discription.
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oh, because it's so terrible for you, being envied all the time! I can't imagine how it must feel for your school to be appreciated! *gasp*. Not everyone gets to go to Eton, so just be grateful that you're there.
I too remember this room - I practiced in it Monday to Friday during term for three years from 1960 to 1963. Really didn't realise how lucky we all were to experience such a good education for free!
Who cares if people walk around and have an explore? Why would it matter?
tarkinfish 8 months ago
what a strange little world you inhabit
jimbob1969 1 year ago
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Clivepom 2 years ago
@Clivepom no
patchtheonly 1 year ago
Good job security didn't catch up, you would have all been "escorted" out...
SimonB67 3 years ago 2
@SimonB67 In my school you get an id with your photograph if you are a visitor .
adamturner123 1 year ago
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my friend fergus whimster is starting Eton in september!!!
MaiL0MaN5 3 years ago
@MaiL0MaN5 Really? That's so cool.
sapajaja 1 year ago
Boris Johnsons college, very good :)!
halloconor 3 years ago 2
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state schools actually have better results than public schools.Our prime minister went to a state school
umakeiwatch 4 years ago
Yes, but one with a highly selective streamed environment which groomed the cleverest boys for academic success (of which he was one). Hardly a run-of-the-mill state school...
Undeniably, however, there are certainly some excellent state schools.
edders05 4 years ago 9
@edders05 The cleverest boys?
Yes they are no doubt intelligent, but they aren't the cleverest,
Surely there are more naturally gifted potential students out there who can't afford the privilege to attend Eton.
TashesxD 7 months ago
This is false.
HitlerCakes 4 years ago
great but 18 other prime ministers went to eton
hhhhh18 3 years ago 6
@hhhhh18 19
cwfj92 1 year ago
Honestly. Every day we have our privacy invaded by people walking around and taking photos of us or pointing. It's bad enough that it happens in the street, but you have to go into the provate areas too? Eton is a school, not a ghetto, despite some views to the contrary.
candleguy1994 4 years ago
I would remind you, that he is an old etonian and he was sharing some fond memories of his school days! It does'nt sound like you'll have any to share with your future children and granchildren!!
acme181169 4 years ago 3
Ok. How about the previous owner of your home came in, blithely ignoring your right to privacy, started pointing at and muttering things about you, and preceded to film you and your house for "memories" Would you like that? Didn't think so.
I don't really mind that. It's the descrition of the video: "We went around trespassing on private property and being a nuisance. Great day out!"
candleguy1994 4 years ago
Well said candleguy1994... :)
I don't mind sneAking (note the A in sneAking...) around private places, but I don't appreciate your obvious disregard for peoples privacy and worrying unsubtlety in calling it a great day out.
But don't think i don't like the video: I do, but not the discription.
I think i should shut up now. lol
luxaeturna 4 years ago
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oh, because it's so terrible for you, being envied all the time! I can't imagine how it must feel for your school to be appreciated! *gasp*. Not everyone gets to go to Eton, so just be grateful that you're there.
WayToSaveTheWorld 4 years ago
Just please be respectful.
candleguy1994 4 years ago 5
surely an eton student should know how to spell "sneaking".... :P
meerkat7 4 years ago
I too remember this room - I practiced in it Monday to Friday during term for three years from 1960 to 1963. Really didn't realise how lucky we all were to experience such a good education for free!
pops19500 4 years ago
As a chorister for 5 years in the 1940s this clip of the vestry revived many happy memories of hours spent at choir practise. I thank you.
kix577 4 years ago
yes.
edders05 4 years ago
I was never a member of the choir. Is Geoffrey B Riley still around?
HenryBakerHarvington 4 years ago