Locations
505 to 528 of 2914 results
-
Ferry service Stavoren-Enkhuizen
Ferry service Stavoren-Enkhuizen
-
Skips Appartement
Skips Appartement
Book now
-
Tusken de Marren - Vakantiehuis Anker wellness 14p
Tusken de Marren - Vakantiehuis Anker wellness 14p
Book now
-
De Oranjerie
De Oranjerie
-
Headmaster Jakob Klok in the resistance
Headmaster Jakob Klok in the resistance
During the war, Jakob (Jaap) Klok ended up in the resistance in Dantumadeel, where he played an important role. At the time, he lived with his wife and four children in Akkerwoude, where he was headmaster of the school at Hearewei 13. He stayed there until 1947 and will always be remembered as "Headmaster Klok."
Jaap Klok was active socially and in politics as a member of the Dutch Social Democratic Labour Party (SDAP). When party meetings were banned by the German occupiers, Jaap imperceptibly became ever more involved in resistance activities. He passed on party information, distributed illegal newspapers, and looked for addresses for people in hiding. Jaap Klok joined the LO, the National Organisation for Aid to people in Hiding, and became the Akkerwoude village commander.
Although people did not know exactly what he did, it was known that he was in the resistance. Despite the fact that his name circulated among NSB members, he decided not to go into hiding, but instead tried to be even more careful and to sleep at home more often than not.
As the war drew to a close, Jaap became very busy. The Dutch government in exile was calling on railway workers to go on strike. The resistance arranged for the hiding. On 15 December 1944, a group of about sixty refugees from Arnhem arrived at his school. Jaap was indirectly involved in the evacuation committee, which was looking for addresses for the unfortunate Arnhem residents.
Shortly thereafter, he was warned at the schoolhouse that during a raid in Murmerwoude, explicit questions were asked about schoolmaster Klok. Jaap did not hesitate a second and quickly left the house. And not a moment too soon, as ten minutes after his departure the Germans were already on his doorstep. From that moment on, Jaap knew that he had to be very careful. He hardly ever slept at home anymore.
From January 1945 onwards, the situation became explosive. After the discovery of weapons on a farm in Aalsum, the Germans became fanatical. They relentlessly hunted down resistance fighters and used any means to make those who were caught talk. The name "Jaap Klok" was also mentioned during these interrogations. Sufficient reason to leave then and there, with his whole family. The children stayed with relatives. He and his wife went into hiding elsewhere.
During the last weeks of the war, Jaap was very busy. Much had to be organised and discussed within the resistance to expel the Germans and prepare for the arrival of the Canadians. Just before Dantumadeel was liberated, the inhabitants were already beside themselves with joy. They raised the flag and took to the streets en masse to celebrate. Because of his resistance work, Jaap knew exactly what the situation was with regard to the liberation. He climbed onto the balcony of the town hall and addressed the people. After all, the danger had not yet passed. Even when that was the case shortly thereafter, he ensured that peace was maintained among the population of Dantumadeel and thus prevented the molestation of a number of NSB members.
After the war, he held many administrative positions in the province of Friesland. In 1984, Jaap Klok died at the age of 91. Fifteen years later, a statue of him was erected in Akkerwoude, which was then called Damwoude, as a tribute.
From the book "De oorlog een gezicht geven" (deel 6) – Dantumadeel in de periode '40 - '45 by Yvonne te Nijenhuis and Reinder H. Postma
-
-
Bantega Bell Tower
Bantega Bell Tower
-
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Alve
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Alve
Book now
-
Sint Gertrudis church
Sint Gertrudis church
-
Elektro Fox
Elektro Fox
-
Strandje bij Terherne
Strandje bij Terherne
-
Luxe Safaritent
Luxe Safaritent
Book now
-
RCN de Potten - Waterwoning de Zomertaling
RCN de Potten - Waterwoning de Zomertaling
-
Kamp Wyldemerk
Kamp Wyldemerk
-
Country house Kippenburg
Country house Kippenburg
-
Strandhotel Vigilante
Strandhotel Vigilante
-
Recreatie in de Tuin
Recreatie in de Tuin
-
Bootverhuur Hospes - Zeilboot Dehler 32
Bootverhuur Hospes - Zeilboot Dehler 32
Book now
-
Rottige Meente Nature Reserve
Rottige Meente Nature Reserve
-
National Park 'Drents-Friese Wold'
National Park 'Drents-Friese Wold'
-
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement Twa
Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement Twa
-
it Moargen
it Moargen
Kaatsen is a traditional Frisian sport that is deeply rooted in the region's culture. On this field, It Moargen, people of all ages gathered to play and watch matches.
The name of the playing field refers to an old unit of land measurement, slightly smaller than one hectare.
This site was once home to a flax processing shed, where flax was prepared for the production of linen and linseed.
-
-
Waterrecreatie Syperda - Lady Mary
Waterrecreatie Syperda - Lady Mary
Book now
-
De Roskam
De Roskam
There was a time when Kollum boasted no fewer than sixteen establishments, ranging from pubs and cafés to inns and lodging houses. De Roskam has always been one of them.
Those who remember Kollum in the last century may still picture the signboard of landlord Bonne Hof: a stout little man in swimming trunks with bright red cheeks. According to local tradition, Bonne Hof gathered the sweet flag plants used in his own homemade Kalmus Berenburg from the nearby Alde Swimmer. During the 1950s, Kollum Berenburg was a popular local drink. Another story concerns his father, Sietse Jan, whose croquettes were said to be so delicious that people travelled all the way from Groningen and Leeuwarden to taste them.
Many more colourful stories surround De Roskam. During a German raid in the Second World War, the notary Wassenberg is said to have hidden in the attic, only to crash through the ceiling while still sitting on his chair. Another tale dates from 1952, when the chauffeur of the King's Commissioner, Linthorst Homan, misplaced his cap after spending the night at De Roskam. At first, it was considered a major scandal, and the cap was thought to have been stolen. The commissioner left Kollum in great anger. In the end, however, the cap was simply found and carefully returned by courier by the people of Kollum.
-
-
Minicamping en Vakantiehuis de Wynmole
Minicamping en Vakantiehuis de Wynmole
