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May 9, 2011

Hengelo station plaza

Between Almelo and Enschede is the town of Hengelo. A town most notable for its production of olympic class swimmers and being mentioned in a Tragically Hip song.
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May 10, 2011

Hengelo park statue

A statue at the entrance to a park dedicated to the memory of Prince Bernhard.
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May 11, 2011

Lara Croft larger than life

A mural on the side of a games shop.
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May 12, 2011

Hengelo market

Like most towns in this area of Netherlands, Hengelo has a vibrant market culture.
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May 13, 2011

Stravinsky Grand Cafe

Time for a coffee overlooking the market square.
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May 14, 2011

Football bunting

In preparation for last years world cup there was a lot of excitement about the Dutch football team.
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May 15, 2011

Roll cameras

A cast iron sign outside a camera shop.
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May 16, 2011

Pictures of war

"vanaf vandaag wijd ik mijn leven aan de strijd voor de vrijheid van mijn volk" - "from today I dedicate my life to the struggle for the freedom of my people" - El Frente 9-9-78
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June 13, 2011

Town hall tower

The tower on the town hall dominates the skyline of the town.
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(Sorry for the hiatus, we've now moved back to the UK, but don't worry there are still plenty of pictures of Enschede and Twente to come)

June 14, 2011

Swift / van der Kreefi

...or was it van der Kreep?
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June 15, 2011

Der Brink

A modern arcade joins the market square to the station plaza.
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June 16, 2011

Workers memorial

Overlooking a bridge by the railway station is a memorial commemorating the industrial past of the town.
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June 17, 2011

Office art

More art built with a modern office near Hengelo station.
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About Hengelo

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