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Het Theehuis Grou
Het Theehuis Grou
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Tusken de Marren - Vakantiehuis Sneekermeer buitenspa 8p
Tusken de Marren - Vakantiehuis Sneekermeer buitenspa 8p
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Information Point Makkum (Hotel Vigilante)
Information Point Makkum (Hotel Vigilante)
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Tuinhuisje
Tuinhuisje
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The liberation of Leeuwarden
The liberation of Leeuwarden
On 11 April 1945, it became clear that German resistance in the north of the Netherlands was limited. On 12 April, the Allies seized this opportunity to advance on Friesland as quickly as possible. One of the main goals was to liberate Leeuwarden. The 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade was designated for this purpose. But things would turn out differently.
On 12 April, the Royal Canadian Dragoons entered Friesland at Noordwolde. They were to conduct reconnaissance with their armoured vehicles and reach the Wadden Sea as quickly as possible. As a result, the German troops in Friesland and Groningen would be separated.
On the night of 14 to 15 April, three Squadrons of the Dragoons were at Suameer. Burgum could not be reached earlier that day, because the bridge at Burgummerdam had been blown up by the Germans.
Meanwhile, all sorts of things were happening in nearby Leeuwarden. On 12 April, the airfield had been blown up by the Germans. And they left the city on 14 April. Leeuwarden would not be defended. The Burgerweeshuis (Civil Orphanage) that had housed several German agencies was set on fire. An attempt to blow up the telephone exchange failed due to an ingenious intervention by the resistance. In the early morning of 15 April, the resistance also took to the streets en masse to occupy important points and to capture Germans who had remained behind.
The Dragoons in Suameer were in contact with the resistance in Leeuwarden. Due to various reports, it was unclear whether there was now heavy fighting in Leeuwarden or whether the Germans had left the city completely. Because the Germans had blown up important bridges on the route from Heerenveen to Leeuwarden, the infantry could not quickly provide assistance.
So, the Dragoons went to take a look for themselves. Initially, a patrol of four vehicles was sent via the Groningerstraatweg into the city around half past eleven. One of the Canadians in those vehicles recorded the following:
"As we entered the city, passing through the concrete barrier by the narrow passageway left for normal traffic, we were met by an almost hysterical patrol of Resistance men [...] In a few moments the news of our arrival had spread through the city, and we were given a fantastic welcome as we rolled slowly forward into the centre of town."A resident of Leeuwarden recalled:
"We lived close to the Groningerstraatweg, where our liberators passed. Many hundreds of us stood there, all happy spectators. All of a sudden, two ladies from the row flung themselves forward and threw their arms around the Canadians' necks, saying: "Oh darlings, you’re here at last!"After the patrol determined that the coast was clear, the entire C Squadron, a detachment of the Royal Canadian Engineers and Regimental Headquarters of Lieutenant-Colonel Landell followed. Leeuwarden had been liberated. After this, thousands took to the streets. One of the Canadians wrote:
"We halted, and were immediately surrounded by laughing, yelling mobs of people, bringing flowers to give to us, and cheering every move. The Resistance men were everywhere, doing their best to keep the people within bounds and off the cars, but their efforts were hardly necessary. I never saw a more satisfying gathering in my life."Leeuwarden had been liberated by the Dragoons through unexpected circumstances. On the night of 15 to 16 April, Canadian infantry moved into the city.
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Nieuw Allardsoog - de Eekhoorn
Nieuw Allardsoog - de Eekhoorn
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Minicamping De Wetterspetter
Minicamping De Wetterspetter
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't Bûterhûs
't Bûterhûs
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Hanse 348
Hanse 348
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Waterrecreatie Syperda - Boter Polle
Waterrecreatie Syperda - Boter Polle
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Tornado Yachting Makkum - Delphia 40.3- One
Tornado Yachting Makkum - Delphia 40.3- One
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Camping de Finne - Basis camperplekken
Camping de Finne - Basis camperplekken
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Plek Conceptstore
Plek Conceptstore
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Gates of Light
Gates of Light
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Bootverhuur Hospes
Bootverhuur Hospes
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Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fiif
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fiif
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Former railway station Wijnaldum
Former railway station Wijnaldum
The former Wijnaldum railway station recalls the local railway line that connected the village with Harlingen, Leeuwarden and Stiens between 1903 and 1936. The carefully restored station building is one of the few surviving reminders of this historic railway connection.
Wijnaldum (station abbreviation: Wnd) was a stop on the former railway line between Stiens and Harlingen. Located near the hamlet of Voorrijp, the station opened on 1 October 1903. Passenger services continued until 15 May 1935.
The station building was constructed according to the NFLS Standard Type, a design used by the North Frisian Local Railway Company for several stations and halts throughout Friesland. Wijnaldum was classified as a third-class halt within this standard design.
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It Kweade Wiif Fan Hylpen
It Kweade Wiif Fan Hylpen
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SUPPPORT POINT WIJNALDUM
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SUPPPORT POINT WIJNALDUM
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Camping de Waps
Camping de Waps
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Appartementenboerderij De Gelukskever
Appartementenboerderij De Gelukskever
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Craft cotton printing factory, Kleine Lijn
Craft cotton printing factory, Kleine Lijn
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De Swanneblom Swimming Pond
De Swanneblom Swimming Pond
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Visitor Centre and Tourist Information Langweer
Visitor Centre and Tourist Information Langweer
