Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
May 8 1945
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8 Mei 1945
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
1. May 8 1945 / 8 Mei 1945 Marker
Op deze datum hebben het Hastings en Prins Edward Regiment en het Koninklijk Canadese Infanterie Brigade, beiden als een onderdeel van de Eerste Canadese Infanterie Brigade, de overgave van het duitse bezettings leger aangenommen en vrijheid hersteld voor de burgers van Haarlem, IJmuiden en Zandvoort.
Presented by the Canadian Veterans on the 8 May 1995
Aangeboden door de Canadese Veteranen op 8 Mei 1995
Erected 1995 by The Canadian Veterans.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1945.
Location. 52° 22.878′ N, 4° 38.082′ E. Memorial is in Oude Stad, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Haarlem. It can be reached from the intersection of Grote Markt and Koningstraat. The marker is located in the first inner courtyard of the cityhall (Stadhuis), entered through the gate
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stadhuis / City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Huis Van Schagen / The Van Schagen Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Vleeshal / Meat Market (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hartog de Leeuw (about 120 meters away); Vishal / "Fish Hall" (about 120 meters away); Zijlstraat 76 (about 120 meters away); Langt Vlaamse Wegen - Haarlem / Along Flemish Paths in Haarlem (about 120 meters away); The Hiding Place (about 120 meters away).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
2. May 8 1945 / 8 Mei 1945 Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here on the left, with the gated entrance from the square to the courtyard visible in the shadows, as well.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
