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Teams - England

Eton College

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Eton College
Windsor
Berkshire SL4 6DW,

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The King's College of our Lady of Eton was founded by Henry VI in 1440. The 1st XI play their matches on Upper Club. All other matches are on either Agar's Plough, Dutchman's, or Mesopotamia.

The match between Eton and Harrow at Lord's, originally played in 1805, is believed to be the oldest fixture in the world.

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