The Classic MotorCycle

Boys will be boys

Now, looking at the accompanying picture, one wouldn’t immediately think: “Oh, Eton” but in fact, the four making an (Eton?) mess of the poor old Ariel, were, in 1966 when the picture was taken, all pupils at the prestigious educational establishment.

Founded in 1440, Eton remains one of only three public (by which case, open to anyone, provided they can pay the fees) boys-only, boarding-only schools. Alumni include myriad former prime ministers,

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