Strolling along the Spaarne in Haarlem at dusk, with De Adriaan windmill (1779) in view, is one of those simple pleasures. The city’s 17th-century heart, its lively atmosphere, and easy access to Amsterdam, the dunes, and the North Sea make it a special place. A quiet moment to appreciate history and the everyday beauty of the Netherlands.

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Vierdaagsefeesten Nijmegen 2024: from 13 to 19 July. More than 1000 artists on more than 45 stages. In the city, in the park, on the quay and on the…

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Celebrate the legacy of Radio Veronica and its role in music history at the Beatles Museum in Alkmaar 🇳🇱🎶

Read my post here: https://now.karacs.com/remembering-radio-veronica-a-legacy-of-free-airwaves-and-beatles-mania/

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Remembering Radio Veronica: A Legacy of Free Airwaves and Beatles Mania

On 31st August 1974, Radio Veronica broadcasted its final program, marking the end of an era for the beloved Dutch offshore radio station. Established on April 18, 1960, Radio Veronica was a pioneer in providing an alternative to the monopolistic Dutch radio landscape, bringing popular music and youth culture to the airwaves from its ship, [...]

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Catchpenny prints were 18th–19th-century budget-friendly mass printings in the Netherlands, targeted at audiences in low-income classes and children.

They cover Dutch heroes, Biblical tales, and children’s games and offer a snapshot into the interests of the 18th–19th-century Netherlands. Their poor paper quality led to limited preservation.

Check out our digitized collection of catchpenny prints:

https://facsimile.ub.rug.nl/digital/collection/centsprenten

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