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Amsterdam 700th Anniversary

Categories: Other

Countries: Netherlands

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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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
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
Willem Verbon

Willem Verbon

Sculptor.  Born and worked in Rotterdam.

Person, Sculpture, Netherlands

1 memorial
Battle of Arnhem

Battle of Arnhem

In WW2, during Operation Market Garden, the British 1st Airborne Division and the Poish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade were given the task of securing the bridge at Arnhem. They were parachuted ...

Event, Armed Forces, Netherlands

1 memorial
Henry, Earl of Romney

Henry, Earl of Romney

Politician and army officer. Born Henry Sidney (or Sydney) in Paris. Entered parliament in 1679 and was one of the group known as 'The Immortal Seven', who invited William of Orange to take the thr...

Person, Armed Forces, Politics & Administration, France, Ireland, Netherlands

1 memorial