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William of Orange

Nieuwe Kerk - New Church. Mausoleum of William the Silent (William of Orange). At the head of the monument is placed a second statue in bronze, representing the prince in full military accoutrement.--Baedeker 1910 DSC_1030p1
Delft and Den Haag (The Hague)

September 29th 2014
To me the word "Delft" immediately brings to mind images of the famous blue and white earthenware. Royal Delft was our tour's destination. Arriving in Delft, we stopped at an industrial building named De Porceleyne Fles (The Porcelain Jar). It is the home and manufactory of Royal Delft. The building also contains the Royal Delft Museum. Manufacture of Delft tin-glazed earthenware began in t ... read more
Europe » Netherlands » South Holland » The Hague

Dutch Flag The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more
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