Nijmegen Collection

British Sentry keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge; Second Worl
Photograph showing aan Irish Guardsman keeping watch on the Bridge at Nijmegen, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised by

Waalbrug - The Walloon Bridge, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Date: circa 1940s

Waalburg Bridge, Nijmegen - The Netherlands
The Waalbrug is an arch bridge over the Waal River in Nijmegen, Gelderland, the Netherlands. The full length of the Waalbrug is 604 metres, the middle of the arch being about 65 metres high

Aerial View of the bridge at Nijmegen, Holland; Second World
Aerial photograph showing the road bridge across the Waal at Nijmegen, Holland, 1944. This photograph was taken prior to Operation Market Garden ; the audacious plan to lay an Allied carpet of

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) group of four on plant stems, River Leijgraaf, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, August 2013

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), wings open, resting on plant stem. The Netherlands. August

RF - Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Ventral view of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), male and female, in flight. The Netherlands. July

Jewish Memorial Statue, Nijmegen, Holland
Inspired by Paul de Swaat, this sculpture of a mourning lady looking towards the old Jewish Schul, was unveiled in 1995. The figure stands beneath a tree

The Battle of Arnhem. Picture shows bridges across the River Waal (Rhine) The road bridge is on the left, that British troops seized on the 21st September

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower. The Netherlands. July

ROC Facade
Anita Martin AnnaPileaFotografie

Shadow on the wall
Henk Langerak

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Netherlands, Gelderland, Nijmegen, Grote Markt, Waag or Waaghouis, the weigh house was built in 1612 Date: 05/02/2005

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Netherlands, Gelderland, Nijmegen, Remains of the Barbarossa castle, Valkhof, Charlemange chaple from 1400 Date: 05/02/2005

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Netherlands, Gelderland, Weurt near Nijmegen, Weurt Locks on the Maaswaal canal, Cargo barges Zodiac and Pieja traveling south Date: 05/02/2005

DDE-90033152
Netherlands, Gelderland, Nijmegen, Control Tower at the intersection of Waal River and Maaswaal Canal Date: 05/02/2005

Special wall
Theo Luycx

Rock-'n-Roll
Michiel Hageman

Close up of section of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar feet gripping stem of Wild carrot (Daucus carota). The Netherlands. August

Three Grey partridge (Perdix perdix) walking in snow. Near Nijmegen, the Netherlands. February

Group of Grey partridge (Perdix perdix) huddled for warmth in snowy field. Near Nijmegen, the Netherlands. February

Ventral view of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in flight. The Netherlands. July

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp. ) flower, with cyclists in background
Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower, with cyclists in background. The Netherlands. July

RF - Two Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) flying to feed on thistle (Cirsium sp. ) bush in flower
RF - Two Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) flying to feed on thistle (Cirsium sp.) bush in flower. The Netherlands. July

Roses and Other Flowers in a Basket on a Ledge (oil on canvas)
659259 Roses and Other Flowers in a Basket on a Ledge (oil on canvas) by Nijmegen, Dionys van (1705-1798); 36x34.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Guards Memorial Plaque, Nijmegen Bridge, Holland
The Cornelius Ryan book, A Bridge Too Far has at its centre the final struggle at the bridge at Arnhem, which was indeed a Bridge Too Far

Jan van Hoof Memorial Bas-relief, Nijmegen road bridge
Jan was a young student in Nijmegen who worked for the Dutch Underground Resistance. The Nijmegen bridge had to be captured intact by American Airborne forces during Operation Market Garden so that

Jan van Hoof Memorial Statue, Nijmegen, Holland
Jan was a student and a member of the Dutch Secret Service at the time of Operation Market Garden in September 1944. A citizen of Nijmegen

Meeting of Charles the Bald and Roruk the Norseman, Nijmegen, 870 (colour litho)
969067 Meeting of Charles the Bald and Roruk the Norseman, Nijmegen, 870 (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Charles the Bald)

View of the Valkhof Castle, Nijmegen (colour litho)
969063 View of the Valkhof Castle, Nijmegen (colour litho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Valkhof Castle, Nijmegen, Netherlands)

Portraits of Elias van Nijmegen, Gerard Sanders and Dionys van Nijmegen (engraving)
820532 Portraits of Elias van Nijmegen, Gerard Sanders and Dionys van Nijmegen (engraving) by Sanders, Gerard (1702-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch artists: Elias van Nijmegen)

The Great Market, Nijmegen, c. 1900 (photomechanical print)
5848231 The Great Market, Nijmegen, c.1900 (photomechanical print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nijmegen groote markt); out of copyright

Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen (colour litho)
969066 Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen)

Station ART
Henk van Maastricht

Balconia
Jeroen van de Wiel

Entering the bridge
Jeroen van de Wiel

N/T
Greetje van Son

Field Marshal Montgomery new offensive in the west. The new offensive south east of Nijmegen, Holland, The Netherlands, which launched on Thursday 8th February 1945, is making good progress

Nijmegen, Cleve Road under water. Before retreating across the Rhine, the Germans breached the banks, flooding large areas of land between the river and the Nijmegen-Cleve Road

The Story of Lucretia, c. 1530. Creator: Master of the Kanis Triptych (Netherlandish), circle of
The Story of Lucretia, c. 1530. The tribulations of the Roman noblewoman Lucretia, a well-known story from classical antiquity, is represented here in a northern setting

The Valkhof at Nijmegen, 1652-1654. Artist: Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-1691)
The Valkhof at Nijmegen, 1652-1654. Found in the collection of the Indianapolis Museum of Art

The great market, Nijmegen, Holland, photomechanical print dated to 1900
photomechanical print dated to 1900, depicting the great market, Nijmegen; Holland. Nijmegen (i.e. Nijmegen), Holland

Nijmegen oil oak wood 50. 7 x 71 cm specified
Nijmegen, oil on oak wood, 50.7 x 71 cm, Not specified, Jan van Goyen, (Art / style of), Leiden 1596-1656 Den Haag

View Valkhof Nijmegen foreground ferry crosses
View of the Valkhof in Nijmegen, View of the Valkhof in Nijmegen. In the foreground a ferry crosses a carriage on which stands the Waal, Valkhof, Frans de Hulst, c. 1645 - c

View Valkhof Nijmegen foreground water Waal Jan van Goyen
View of the Valkhof in Nijmegen, View of the Valkhof in Nijmegen. In the foreground the water of the Waal. Jan van Goyen (manner of), c

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"Nijmegen: A City Steeped in History and Resilience" As a British Sentry stands guard on the iconic Nijmegen Bridge, memories of the Second World War come flooding back. This bridge, known as Waalbrug or The Walloon Bridge, holds tales of bravery and sacrifice that shaped the course of history. From an aerial view, one can appreciate the grandeur of this architectural marvel that connects Nijmegen to the rest of Holland. It served as a lifeline during those tumultuous times when war raged across Europe. The ROC Facade stands tall, representing progress and education in this vibrant city. However, it is not just about buildings; it also pays homage to its past with poignant memorials like the Jewish Memorial Statue. These monuments serve as reminders of lives lost but never forgotten. In modern-day Nijmegen, male and female police officers march together with pride through its streets during annual events. Their unity symbolizes strength and harmony within this diverse community. Captured outside KLM offices is a group photo showcasing women police officers who have broken barriers in their profession. They stand as beacons of empowerment for future generations. Oranje Hotel at Keizer Karel Street offers comfort amidst historical surroundings. Its walls hold stories whispered by veterans who fought bravely at Arnhem during World War II - tales etched forever into the annals of history. Speaking of Arnhem brings us to The Battle of Arnhem where bridges spanning River Waal (Rhine) played pivotal roles in military strategy. Shadows cast upon these walls remind us that even amidst darkness, hope perseveres. Nijmegen encapsulates resilience - a city that has witnessed both triumphs and tribulations throughout time. As you explore its streets today, let your footsteps echo with reverence for those who came before - brave souls whose sacrifices paved the way for our present.