Todays images are of the Remembrance Day Service taken at The Hague's World War II Memorial Monument (Haagse Herdenkingsmonument) on 4 May 2012. Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking) remembers those that have died in the service of The Netherlands, from the outbreak of World War II and in conflicts since, both civilian and military. Remembrance Day Services are held at … [Read more...]
QUEEN’S DAY RIDE OUT – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of the Queen's Day Ride Out (Koninginnerit) taken at Scheveningen Boulevard on 30 April 2012 The traditional Harley Davidson Motor Cycle Club - Haguelands - 'Queen's Day Ride-Out' starts at Scheveningen Harbour, travels through The Hague and ends at Scheveningen Boulevard ninety minutes later. Todays photographs were taken on 30 … [Read more...]
SURFING – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of surfers taken from Scheveningen Beach on 30 April 2012. Scheveningen doesn't have the Pacific rollers of Hawaii or the California coast, but most days you will find the local surfers making the most of the available North Sea surf. Scheveningen surfers do in fact have their own surf village - 'F.A.S.T.' (Free Architecture Surf Terrain) located … [Read more...]
NATIONAL LIFEBOAT DAY – SCHEVENINGEN
The National Lifeboat Service - 'Koninklijke Nederlandse Redding Maatschappij' (KNRM) is manned by volunteers and supported by voluntary contributions. The National Lifeboat Day (Nationale Reddingbootdag) provides an opportunity for the KNRM to introduce to the general public some of the activities that they perform. Most of the KNRM-stations were affected by poor … [Read more...]
VISSERSVROUW – SCHEVENINGEN BOULEVARD
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...]
