John Lennon and Yoko Ono Waiting for Maid to Make Bed During “Bed-In for Peace” in 1969
This post was originally published on this siteIn March 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono captured global attention with their famous “Bed-In for Peace” in […]
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Willem Steelink Jr.: Painter of the Dutch Rural Life
This post was originally published on this siteWillem Steelink Jr. (1856–1928) was a Dutch painter and graphic artist, widely recognized for his evocative landscapes that […]
Punkers at 1981 Parkpop Festival in Zuiderpark in The Hague, Netherlands
This post was originally published on this siteOn July 5, 1981, the first edition of Parkpop took place in Zuiderpark, The Hague, marking the beginning […]
Portraits of Hannie Schaft, Who Became the Nazi’s Most Wanted Woman in the Netherlands During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteHannie Schaft (full name: Jannetje Johanna Schaft, September 16, 1920 – April 17, 1945) was a Dutch resistance […]
American Soldiers Taking Dutch Children for Their Morning Walk in the Grounds of Hoensbroek Castle, September 1944
This post was originally published on this siteAround the start of World War II, an orphanage from the Dutch coast was moved to Hoensbroek Castle […]
Beautiful 19th-Century Dutch Cityscapes by Johannes Franciscus Spohler
This post was originally published on this siteJohannes Franciscus Spohler (1853–1894) was a Dutch painter of the Romantic school, specializing in detailed cityscapes and landscapes. […]
Lovely Studio Portraits Photos of Dutch Children in the Late 1960s and Early ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteChildren’s fashion in the 1960s was dynamic and playful, mirroring the broader cultural changes of the decade. Bright […]
In 1969, a Teenage Photographer Used a Fake Press Pass to Shoot John and Yoko’s “Bed-In”
This post was originally published on this siteKnowing their March 20, 1969, marriage would be a huge press event, John Lennon and Yoko Ono decided […]
In Netherlands, They Race DAF Car in Reverse
This post was originally published on this site“Forwards to go forwards; back to go back.” This was the simplistic but appropriate advertising slogan once used […]
Bob Marley Live at Jaap Edenhal, Netherlands, 1976
This post was originally published on this siteBob Marley and the Wailers performing live at Jaap Edenhal, Netherlands on June 13, 1976. These amazing photographs, […]
30 Amazing Black and White Photos Capture Street Scenes of the Kinkerstraat, Amsterdam in 1992
This post was originally published on this siteThe Kinkerstraat is a street in Amsterdam-West, part of the Kinkerbuurt. The street was named in 1881 after […]
30 Beautiful Photos of the Netherlands in the Mid-1960s
This post was originally published on this siteAfter the Second World War, the Netherlands was in ruins: all industry was destroyed, houses were devastated, and […]
30 Rare Color Photos of the Netherlands in the Late 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Netherlands is a country located in northwestern Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the […]
These Stunning Old Photos Show What Amsterdam Looked Like in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage photos capture everyday life in Amsterdam during the 1930s. Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of […]
Bob Marley on a Riverboat Tour in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1976
This post was originally published on this siteBob Marley and the Wailers arrived at Schiphol Airport for a small stay in Amsterdam before their show […]
22 Gorgeous Kodachrome Photos of the Netherlands in 1958
This post was originally published on this siteThese Kodachrome slides were taken by M (‘Meredith’) Frank Rush (1924 – 2013) and Renee Carol Rush (1927 […]
From Europe to North Africa: Lush Kodachrome Slides Taken on a Tour of Duty in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThese slides appear to have been taken by a US Army nurse who seems to have been attached […]
Gorgeous Kodachrome Pictures of Denmark, Turkey and the Netherlands in 1958
This post was originally published on this siteThese gorgeous pictures were taken by Julia Vanderveer Rees (1896 — 1997) during her trip around Europe in […]
Vintage Photographs of People Having at the Beach in the Netherlands From the 1910s to 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteSeaside holidays have changed a lot over the years. Millions have now considered it one of life’s pleasures. […]
50 Amazing Photos Capture Street Scenes of Alkmaar in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAlkmaar is a city and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is […]
Vintage Photos Show Mainly Ambiance Around the Dutch National Railways (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) is a Dutch company, the principal passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, […]
Fascinating Vintage Black and White Photos of Life in Amsterdam in 1981
This post was originally published on this siteThese pictures of Amsterdam in 1981 were taken by Simon Nowicki, a street photographer who has practiced the […]
Incredible Vintage Photos of Amsterdam’s People in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteEduard van der Elsken (10 March 1925 – 28 December 1990) was a Dutch photographer and filmmaker. His […]
Netherlands in 1966 Through Beautiful Vintage Photos
This post was originally published on this siteGovernment-encouraged emigration efforts to reduce population density prompted some 500,000 Dutch people to leave the country after the […]
Black and White Photos Capture Street Scenes of Amsterdam in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout the 1970s, Amsterdam experienced rapid development. To reduce the use of automobiles, city planners have favored public […]