With the exception of the seventy Collegers who were housed by Eton School, all Oppidans lived in boarding houses run by either Dames or their male counterparts Domines, right up to the late 18th Century.

Pop, more properly known as the Eton society and reserved for elite prefects, has been known to include some of the most charming and popular students. In its prime, it was the ultimate networking tool and could open the most incredible doors. Over the years, its power and priveleges have grown.