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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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Sir Noel Caron

Sir Noel Caron

Close friend of King James I. Dutch Ambassador to the court, 1609-24. 1602–3 Elizabeth granted him a house in South Lambeth where he lived until his death. From this plan we think this house was ab...

Person, Philanthropy, Netherlands

1 memorial
Duke of Monmouth

Duke of Monmouth

Born James Scott (or Crofts or Fitzroy) at Rotterdam. Illegitimate son of King Charles II and Lucy Walter. He came to England in 1662 where he was created Duke of Monmouth. 1682 he had Monmouth Hou...

Person, Execution, Royalty, Netherlands

2 memorials
Sir John Pringle

Sir John Pringle

Military physician. Born Roxburghshire, Scotland. Studied in Flanders/Netherlands, where he later returned in his role as military physician, and Paris. Instituted sanitary reforms first on battlef...

Person, Armed Forces, Medicine, France, Netherlands, Scotland

1 memorial
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands

She had a busy time on her visit to England in June 1989 to help us celebrate the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the crowning of William of Orange in 1689.  We've found 1 memorial she unveiled on ...

Person, Royalty, Netherlands

3 memorials
Dennis Bergkamp

Dennis Bergkamp

Footballer. Born in Amsterdam. Nicknamed 'The Non-Flying Dutchman' because of his aviophobia. He played for Ajax in his home country and for Arsenal F.C. from 1995 to 2006. 

Person, Sport / Games, Netherlands

1 memorial