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Amsterdam 700th Anniversary

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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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Patience Ward

Patience Ward

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1 memorial
Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis

Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis

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1 memorial
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands

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3 memorials
Asst. Mach. H. M. Boender

Asst. Mach. H. M. Boender

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War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial
Brabant weavers

Brabant weavers

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1 memorial