Tag Archives: Amsterdam school

The Olympic Flame Burned First in Amsterdam

Posted on January 31, 2016 by susancarey

“OS-Amsterdam” by Arch – Own work. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons. Eighty Eight Years Ago This year the Olympics will be in Rio, but it was 1928 when the Netherlands had the pleasure of hosting the Olympic Games. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Amsterdam 1928, Amsterdam school, Jan Wils, Olympic Flame, Olympic Games 1928, Olympic Stadium Amsterdam | 1 Comment

More places to be cool – Amsterdam School

Posted on July 22, 2015 by susancarey

My last blog I complained about the general over-crowdedness of Amsterdam’s tourist hotspots but it’s easy to find other places of interest outside the city centre. So if you’re having an Amsterdam staycation, or are visiting the town and looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Amsterdam heritage, Amsterdam school, Amsterdam West, Amsterdamse school, Brick Expressionism, Het Schip, staycation, Westerpark | 2 Comments

Verdant Oasis in Amsterdam West?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by susancarey

My local park, which I can see from my recently geraniumed balcony, is named after world famous philosopher, Desiderius Erasmus (1467-1536). The Erasmuspark was designed by Egbert Mos in 1957 and he incorporated lots of straight lines, rectangular beds and trees … Continue reading →