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Two boys playing on the beach of Noordwijk in the sea
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Two boys playing on the beach of Noordwijk in the sea

ANEFO · 1945-08 · photography; photographic support

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Two boys splash in the sea at Noordwijk. On the beach lie remnants from WWII, the so-called 'rubble asparagus' or anti-tank obstacles, which the Germans used in fear of an Allied airborne landing to try to block the road. In the background lies Noordwijk with its lighthouse.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTwee jongens spelen op het strand van Noordwijk in de zee. 1945-08. ANEFO. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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