At a stamp dealer present at Postex 2012, I found an envelope that stood out because of the two Dutch stamps affixed featuring images of soldiers, issued during the Second World War. The stamps themselves weren't particularly special, but the imprint was...
De Bijenkorf in Rotterdam, designed by W.M. Dudok, opened on October 16, 1930, at Van Hogendorpsplein. Alongside the Bijenkorf department stores in Amsterdam and The Hague, this was one of the department store chain's largest complexes. In the department store...
Near Zaandam lies a residential area formed from the hamlet of 'Het Kalf'. This residential area is now called Zaandam-Noord. The hamlet was situated between the water, the Braak, and the current A7 motorway. It borders the Jagersveld nature and recreation area with many walking paths...
Wittebrug, a hamlet situated between The Hague, Wassenaar, and Scheveningen. When it was decided in 1828 to construct a canal between the center of The Hague and Scheveningen, bridges also had to be built across it. A bridge at the height of...
Chèvremont, a French name for a Dutch village. How is that possible? That name exists in France too! In the Territoire de Belfort department. Does it have anything to do with mutual ties? No, not at all. It is simply incorrect. The village...
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