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Amsterdam 700th Anniversary

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Countries: Netherlands

Amsterdam 700th Anniversary

The largest city in the Netherlands. It is officially the capital city, Den Haag (The Hague) is just the seat of government. Famous for its canals, rich cultural heritage and its red light district and dope smoking cafes.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Amsterdam 700th Anniversary

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Amsterdam 700th Anniversary

These gardens were renamed Rembrandt Gardens on 2 May 1975 to commemorate the...

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Twinned with Amsterdam

The two stations are at either end of the Dutchflyer rail-ferry service, via ...

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Pieter Gerbrandy

Pieter Gerbrandy

Politician. Born Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy near Sneek in the Netherlands. He was a professor at the Vrije University of Amsterdam in 1930 and entered politics later in the decade, becoming Minister ...

Person, Politics & Administration, Netherlands

1 memorial
Gunner William Robert Papworth

Gunner William Robert Papworth

Born Holborn, son of Walter E. & Flora Papworth of Hackney. Brother of Margaret Papworth. Served in the Royal Artillery I Mountain Regiment. Buried in Sittard War Cemetery Holland. Our colleag...

Person, Armed Forces, Netherlands

War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Rotterdam 06.11.1982 Dispuut Lustrum

Rotterdam 06.11.1982 Dispuut Lustrum

The picture probably wasn't taken at this particular event. You really have to go to the memorial page to have this explained.

Event, Community / Clubs, Netherlands

1 memorial
Rembrandt van Rijn

Rembrandt van Rijn

Born Netherlands.  Painted a lot of self-portraits.  Died Amsterdam.  As far as we can tell he never left his home country.

Person, Art, Seriously Famous, Netherlands

3 memorials