Todays image is of the 'Vissersvrouw' statue, a memorial to all fishermen lost at sea. The 'Vissersvrouw' ('fishermans wife') statue has now been returned to Scheveningen Boulevard after a brief spell at the square in front of the Oude Kerk while the Boulevard was being refurbished. The 'Vissersvrouw' statue was moved on Monday 16th April 2012. The 'Vissersvrouw' … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
HESPERIDEN GARDEN – HOF VAN WOUW
Todays images were taken during the 'Heperiden Garden - Hof van Wouw' open day in The Hague on 18 April 2012. As has been the weather for April, it has lived up to its name - April showers. But even overcast skies and the occasional rain shower could not dampen the historical charm and quaintness of the Heperiden Garden and the Hof van Wouw. The Hof van Wouw are … [Read more...]
MUSEUM BEELDEN AAN ZEE – NATIONAL MUSEUM WEEKEND
Todays images are of the 'Museum Beelden Aan Zee' and some of the exhibits during the National Museum Weekend Event in Scheveningen on 15 April 2012. With a cold wind blowing across the recently refurbished Scheveningen Boulevard, the 'Museum Beelden Aan Zee' was the perfect refuge and a great opportunity to view the Jacques Lipchitz Sculpture Exhibition during the … [Read more...]
HISTORY OF THE HAGUE DAY
Todays images are of the 'Handel & Wandel' Event in the Grote Markt in The Hague on 14 April 2012. The 'Handel & Wandle' Event part of the 'History of The Hague day' (Dag van de Haagse geschiedenis) was located at the Grote Markt with each of the 30+ participating museums, historical societies and organisations operating from their own market stall, providing … [Read more...]
OPENING OF WATER-SPORTS SEASON
Todays images are of the Opening of the Water-Sports Season in Scheveningen on 09 April 2012. The only dry place in the harbour to view the various Water-Sports demonstrations during this years Opening of the Water-Sports Season in Scheveningen on a gray, rainy and windy Easter Monday Bank holiday afternoon was onboard the Tall Ship Minerva. There were demonstrations … [Read more...]
