Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: retirade

Castletown House was built in 1722 for William Conolly, the Speaker of the Irish House of Commons. More info: www.castletownhouse.ie

Haarlem station is 100 years old this year. It is a beautiful art-deco design.

Dames means Ladies. Notice also The Briton door closer; I like them.

Retirade is a very polite word for public convenience. It comes from the French, meaning a place where you can retire. The word is hardly used anymore in Dutch.

Heeren means gentlemen. In the new spelling it is Heren.