This the first talk of the History Group's 2025 series of five. The talks schedule can be found by clicking on this link along with a list of all the talks since the foundation of the Group in 1992.
Monday, 10 February 2025
Monday, 13 January 2025
Photographic History of Eton Wick and Eton - Community Organisations and Social Life -Eton Wick Athletics 1952
The Eton Wick Minors F.C. changed its name to Eton Wick Athletic when it formed a senior team from former players in 1949/50. In 1952 the two village clubs Eton Wick United and Eton Wick Athletic amalgamated, becoming the Eton Wick F.C. Success was instant and the merged club won the much coveted Slough Town Senior Cup for the first time. They have won the cup again a number of times since.
Captain Jack Ling is holding the cup aloft in this photograph. The team is, from left to right: 'Tich' Keen, John Batt, Mick Sibley, 'Roily' Woodley, John Grant, Jack Ling, Ron Carter, John Sheehan, Alf Vickers and Ron Pitcher.
This article was first published in A Pictorial History of Eton Wick & Eton.
Thursday, 9 January 2025
Programme of talks for 2025:
Programme of talks for 2025:
The programme is subject to change.
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John Purfumo |
19th February - The Purfumo Affair with Nigel Smale
9th April - The Myths and Legends of Swans with Daniel Keel
28th May - The History oof the Basingstoke Canal and Canel Boats with Roger Cansdale
30th July - Subject To be Confirmed - This meeting will be our Summer party
29th October - George Pocock Boat Builder of Eton with Tom Wigley
Entrance fee is £4 per person for each talk which includes light refreshment.