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.
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Amsterdam 700th Anniversary
These gardens were renamed Rembrandt Gardens on 2 May 1975 to commemorate the...
The two stations are at either end of the Dutchflyer rail-ferry service, via ...
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...
The Brabant describes a part of the low countries to the east of Flanders. Weavers had come to England from the Brabant and Flanders during the 12th century.
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
Born Rotterdam. Wood carver and sculptor. Other works in London: a marble font in St James's Piccadilly, carvings in Whitehall Palace. Lived and died in Bow Street. See Discovering London for some ...
Catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. Born Rotterdam, date approximate. First visited London in 1499 and often stayed with Thomas More in Chelsea, a friend for over 30 years.
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