A REVAMPED archway has been unveiled with a new name in honour of the Queen’s 70 years of service.
Eton town mayor John Lovell cut the ribbon to officially open the refurbished passage next to the town council building on the High Street.
The town council agreed to spend about £1,500 for S.R. Decorating to redecorate the archway and give it a new lease of life with new paintwork and redecoration.
The revamped archway also came with a new name and sign to mark the Queen’s 70 years of service. Eton Town Council decided to call it Queen Elizabeth Arch.
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Deputy mayor Malcolm Leach said it is a “lasting tribute” to the long-serving monarch. The ribbon was also in yellow and blue in tribute to Ukraine.
Just over £336 was spent for a company to make the overhanging sign as well as to securely install it.
Speaking at the opening ceremony on Saturday, June 4, Mr Lovell said: “On this historic occasion, the first-ever Platinum Jubilee to happen in this country, I am delighted to be cutting the ribbon and naming of this passage in honour of Her Majesty The Queen and her 70 years of unwavering service.”
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The unveiling ceremony also kicked off the Eton street party, which was organised by the Eton Community Association.
Hundreds of residents gathered for lunch to celebrate with the rest of the country the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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