Admiralty of the Maze
Admiraliteit Op de Maze, Dutch for Admiralty of the Maze, also known as the Admiralty of Rotterdam, the most ancient of the 5 Admiralties in the Dutch Republic.
Group, Armed Forces, Netherlands
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Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Born as Lorenz Alma Tadema in Friesland, The Netherlands. Painter, famous for his depictions of classical themes. He settled in England in 1870 and was knighted in 1899. Died Kaiserhof Spa, Wiesbad...
Person, Art, Germany, Netherlands
2 memorials
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...
2 memorials
300 years of Anglo-Dutch Maritine Friendship
Both sea-faring, Protestant nations, relations have been pretty good since William of Orange was invited to take the British throne in 1688.
Event, Politics & Administration, Community / Clubs, Netherlands
1 memorial
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
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William Lambe
Died: 21/4/1580, 439 years ago
Person, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Food & Drink
3 memorials
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