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The Former Weigh House
The Former Weigh House
A look at old photographs reveals that the building looks even more attractive today than its predecessor. The people of Kollum have taken good care of this historic landmark. The weigh house was a public building where goods could be officially weighed. Its presence was particularly important for trade in butter and cheese.
A public weigh house in Kollum is first mentioned in the 16th century. That original building stood next to the Rechthuis (courthouse). In 1779, a new weigh house was built here on the Westerdiepswal, at the heart of the bustling waterfront. The wide entrance to the former weighing hall, where two weighing scales were once installed, can still be clearly recognised in the façade.
The pediment above the façade bears the coats of arms and names, added in 1779, of grietman (district magistrate) Martinus van Scheltinga, his deputy Focke Hijlckes Eskes, and Albert Luitjens, who served together with Eskes as church warden. The building was owned by the Dutch Reformed Church, which leased out the weigh house. In 1871 it was sold to a private owner, after which an official weighmaster appointed by the municipality supervised its operation. With the rise of the dairy industry in Friesland, the weigh house gradually lost its function. In 1895, the building was converted into a private residence.
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Freulevijver Pond
Freulevijver Pond
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Public toilet Stadsfenne in Stavoren
Public toilet Stadsfenne in Stavoren
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Vakantiewoning Wieldyk
Vakantiewoning Wieldyk
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HarTeluk Joure - Comfort kamer met douche en kingsizebed
HarTeluk Joure - Comfort kamer met douche en kingsizebed
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Public toilet Schans in Stavoren
Public toilet Schans in Stavoren
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TCGFavours – Luxury Pokémon, Toys & Collectibles
TCGFavours – Luxury Pokémon, Toys & Collectibles
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RCN de Potten - Waterwoning de Zomertaling
RCN de Potten - Waterwoning de Zomertaling
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Tourist Information Sneek
Tourist Information Sneek
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Recreatiepark de Bosrand - Chalet Bosrand 4p
Recreatiepark de Bosrand - Chalet Bosrand 4p
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Trettjin
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Trettjin
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Rietreiger Vakantielodge
Rietreiger Vakantielodge
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Aldehoeve-logies - Appartement Twa
Aldehoeve-logies - Appartement Twa
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Ferwert (Ferwerd)
Ferwert (Ferwerd)
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Tornado Yachting Makkum - Delphia 40.3- One
Tornado Yachting Makkum - Delphia 40.3- One
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St. Nicholas Church Eastrum (Oostrum)
St. Nicholas Church Eastrum (Oostrum)
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Beach Nannewijd
Beach Nannewijd
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Sanzi Yacht Charter - Femke
Sanzi Yacht Charter - Femke
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Kaldi Leeuwarden
Kaldi Leeuwarden
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Kampeerboerderij Hettinga
Kampeerboerderij Hettinga
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The liberation of Friesland
The liberation of Friesland
By 18 April, the whole province of Friesland had been liberated, except for the Wadden Islands. Compared to other provinces, there was little fighting in Friesland. Overall, the few thousand German troops who had been unable to escape from Friesland were defeated by the Canadians relatively quickly.
The commander of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Lieutenant Colonel Landell, praised the actions of the resistance by stating that "Friesland liberated herself". While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the actions of the Frisian resistance undoubtedly accelerated the liberation. And reduced the number of casualties on the Allied side.
At least 31 resistance fighters lost their lives in confrontations with German troops and their Dutch accomplices. At least eleven Canadians and one Frenchman were killed on the Allied side. Dozens of civilian victims were also killed in the fighting and shelling. The number of casualties on the German side is not known, but it is believed that the number ran into hundreds. With 320 destroyed and 4000 damaged homes and 80 destroyed bridges, Friesland was materially the least damaged province of the Netherlands.
Many German soldiers fled towards the western part of the country. The retreating German troops gathered mostly in Harlingen, Makkum and Lemmer. From there, they tried to get away by boat across the IJsselmeer or via the Afsluitdijk to North Holland. The Wadden Islands also became a refuge for collaborators and German soldiers. Here, liberation was longer in coming.
On the island of Terschelling, the last German troops were disarmed by a British artillery regiment on 29 May. Two days later, the British crossed from Terschelling to Vlieland, and the liberation of that island was also a fact. Ameland was liberated on 3 June.
Personnel from the infamous Scholtenhuis, the SD headquarters in Groningen, had entrenched themselves on Schiermonnikoog. After their departure on 31 May, there was a celebration on the island, in spite of the six hundred members of the occupying troops who still were there. Only on 11 June did the last German soldiers leave Schiermonnikoog, and then the whole province of Friesland was free.
Most Canadian units that had liberated Friesland continued the battle in Groningen and North Germany after 18 April. Their war ended on 8 May 1945, when the surrender of all German armed forces became effective.
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Eysinga State - Boerderijbungalow acht
Eysinga State - Boerderijbungalow acht
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Kampeerboerderij en Camping Ykema
Kampeerboerderij en Camping Ykema
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Eleven Cities Tour sculpture Aukje in Sneek
Eleven Cities Tour sculpture Aukje in Sneek
