Todays images are of some of the signposts to the history of The Hague's Jewish Quarter. BACKGROUND Prior to the second world war and the Holocaust there was an established Jewish Community in The Hague, one of the least persecuted and open Jewish communities in Europe. The Jewish quarter extended from the Gedempte Gracht to the north, the Paviljoensgracht to the … [Read more...]
Baruch Spinoza philosopher (1632 – 1677)
Todays images are of Baruch Spinoza laterly Benedictus Spinoza (b. November 24, 1632 – d. February 21, 1677). Benedictus Spinoza was a dutch jewish philosopher of portuguese descent who was born and spent his formative years growing up in the jewish quarter of Amsterdam. During this time he had started to develop some very controversial ideas, specifically on the … [Read more...]
The White Stork – Coat of Arms – The Hague
Todays (19th February 2011) images are of the White Stork. The White Stork (Witte Ooievaar) can be found in many locations in and around The Hague, this includes nesting in The Malieveld, various tall chimney sites and in earlier times the Hofvijver. The White Stork has become synonymous with The Hague, historically having resided in The Hague during its annual … [Read more...]
The Hague Centre, Gevangenpoort and The Palace Noordeinde
Todays images (21st November 2010) are of the Gevangenpoort Museum, formerly a debtors prison, The Dutch Queens 'Working Palace' & Palace Gardens and local streets and avenues in The Hague City Centre. For additional images click on an image or www.neilnathanphotolibrary.com To add a comment click on the Title of the Post. … [Read more...]
The Hague Centre & Binnenhof
Todays images are of the Parliamentary heart of the Netherland, including the Binnenhof ('The Inner Court'), The 'Department van Justitie' buildings now used by the 'ministerraad' (Cabinet Office) and the Dutch Prime Ministers Office 'Het Torentje' (The little Tower). For additional images click on an image or www.neilnathanphotolibrary.com To add a comment click on … [Read more...]
