Flevoland Collection

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) standing between the reeds, The Netherlands, Overijssel

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male perched on top of a stone fence post with mouse, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female on water with reflection, Roggebotzand, Flevoland, the Netherlands

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Jimmy Hoffman

A family group of Marken people, North Holland, Netherlands, 1912. Artist: P Fincham
A family group of Marken people, North Holland, Netherlands, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Children in traditional dress, Marken, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Children in traditional dress, Marken, Holland, 1936. Boys and girls are dressed alike. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Dutch people wearing clogs, Marken, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Dutch people wearing clogs, Marken, Holland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Greengrocer bringing goods by boat, Marken, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Greengrocer bringing goods by boat, Marken, Holland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Two girls on the landing stage, Marken, Netherlands, c1934. Illustration from La Hollande by Henry Asselin, (Van Munsters Uitgevers Maatschappij, Amsterdam, c1934)

Children in national costume, Marken, Netherlands, c1934. Illustration from La Hollande by Henry Asselin, (Van Munsters Uitgevers Maatschappij, Amsterdam, c1934)

Canal boat, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Canal boat, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

People of Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
People of Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Girls in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Girls in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Canal boats, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Canal boats, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Children playing, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Children playing, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Men in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Men and boys in traditional costume by a canal bank, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men and boys in traditional costume by a canal bank, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Women in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Women in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Children on Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Children on Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Inhabitants of Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Inhabitants of Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway. It is well-known for its characteristic wooden houses

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) on the side of the road looking at camera, Vossemeerdijk, Flevoland, the Netherlands

A Family From Urk, Flevoland, The Netherlands In The 19Th Century, When Urk Was Still An Island. From Pictures From Holland By Richard Lovett, Published 1887

Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male perched on a cats tail and looking at camera, Vossemeer, Dronten, Flevoland, The Netherlands

Bearded Tit (Panurus Biarmicus) male perched on a reed stem looking left, Vossemeer, Dronten, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Common Buzzard (Buteo Buteo) looking around for food, Dronten, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Reed Bunting (Emberiza Schoeniclus) male, perched on reedstem, Ketelhaven, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Red Fox (Vulpes Vulpes) in the snow, walking by and looking at camera, Roggebot, Dronten, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Great Egret (Ardea Alba) hunting in the water, oostvaardersplassen, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Great Egret (Ardea alba) in breeding plumage, fly-by, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) male, perched on a branch, Wisentbos, Dronten, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) perched on reedstems and looks at camera, Dronten, Flevoland, the Netherlands

common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)male resting on branche, Lepelaarsplassen, Netherlands

Common Buzzard (Buteo Buteo) perched on a stone fencepost during autumn, Roggebotzand, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) perched on a stone fence post and hunting, Roggebotzand, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) take-off, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) hunting, Roggebotveld, Dronten, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Close up of a foraging Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) amidst a reed bed, Roggebotsbos, Flevoland, The Netherlands

Bearded Tit (Panurus Biarmicus) Adult male perched on a reed stem and looking at camera, Roggebotzand, Ketelhaven, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) perched on a stone fence postlooking at camera, Vossemeerdijk, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) male perched on a reed stem and looking at camera, Vossemeer, Flevoland, The Netherlands

Dutch landscape in spring with tulips
Spring in the Netherlands; landscape with tulips in yellow, red and purple and trees in the background

Landscape with tulips in spring, Netherlands
Landscape in spring in the Netherlands with fields of tulips and trees in the background

Former island of Schokland (UNESCO World Heritage)
The former island Schokland is a symbol of the traditional Dutch struggle against the water. Schokland lost its status as an island when the Noordoostpolder was reclaimed from the sea in 1942

The former harbor of Schokland, Unesco site
The former island Schokland is a symbol of the traditional Dutch struggle against the water. Schokland lost its status as an island when the Noordoostpolder was reclaimed from the sea in 1942

Ice structures on reed
VG-6905 Ice structures on reed lake IJssel, the Netherlands phragmites australis Paul Van Gaalen contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Flevoland: A Tapestry of Nature, Culture, and History" Discover the enchanting beauty of Flevoland, a region in The Netherlands that seamlessly blends breathtaking natural landscapes with rich cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in the serene wetlands as you witness the majestic Great Bittern standing tall amidst the swaying reeds, showcasing its elegance against a backdrop of tranquility. Observe nature's fierce grace as the Common Kestrel perches atop a stone fence post, proudly displaying its hunting prowess with a captured mouse dangling from its talons. Reflect upon the peaceful waters adorned by the graceful presence of a Little Grebe female, her image mirrored flawlessly in Roggebotzand's pristine surface. While Flevoland boasts picturesque scenes from nature's canvas, it also holds stories woven through time. Travel back to 1912 and glimpse into Marken Island's past through an artist's eyes capturing moments shared by a family group - their faces etched with tales waiting to be told. Step further into history as children donning traditional dress transport you to 1936 on Marken Island. Witness their innocence and vibrant culture preserved for generations to come. Experience Dutch tradition firsthand as locals proudly wear clogs while navigating Marken's charming streets in 1936. These iconic wooden shoes symbolize centuries-old craftsmanship and resilience ingrained within Dutch identity. Witness how daily life unfolds on this unique island; watch as a greengrocer expertly navigates his boat laden with goods along narrow canals - an age-old practice that still thrives today. Feel nostalgia wash over you when two girls playfully perch on a landing stage or when children clad in national costumes radiate joy during festivities - snapshots frozen in time that capture both innocence and celebration. Finally, journey back even further to 1898 where James Batkin immortalizes people living harmoniously on Marken Island - their lives intertwined with the waterways that define their existence.