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Woning Scharsterbrug
Woning Scharsterbrug
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Public toilet on Voorstraat in Stavoren
Public toilet on Voorstraat in Stavoren
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Zijda Yachting - Viking Elite
Zijda Yachting - Viking Elite
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Fruithof De Struikrover
Fruithof De Struikrover
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Eco-Cathedral Project in Mildam
Eco-Cathedral Project in Mildam
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Luxe Vakantie Friesland - Blaugers
Luxe Vakantie Friesland - Blaugers
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B&B Rijsterbosch - Kamer Beuk
B&B Rijsterbosch - Kamer Beuk
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Vakantiehuis in Gaastmeer
Vakantiehuis in Gaastmeer
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Boutique Hotel Joure - Comfort kamer
Boutique Hotel Joure - Comfort kamer
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Sier aan Zee
Sier aan Zee
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Seventy evacuees from Arnhem and Limburg
Seventy evacuees from Arnhem and Limburg
The grave monument in Gytsjerkwas erected in memory of Maria v/d Heuij. Maria was one of seventy evacuees from Arnhem and Limburg who arrived in Gytsjerk on 22 January 1945. Maria died a day later, just a few months old. The harsh conditions during the trip had proved fatal to her. Maria did not live to see the liberation. Fortunately, many of the other evacuees with whom she undertook the journey did.
Symbolism
The monument's spiritual father, artist Klaas Bokma, chose two carts because this was the means of transport often used by evacuees. The four withered trees symbolise death. The cross is not only a symbol of the Christian faith, but also a reminder of the sacrifice made by war victims for a life of freedom.
The oldest pupils of Ichtus and Thrimwalda primary schools take care of this monument.
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Kitesurfing Spot at Lemmer
Kitesurfing Spot at Lemmer
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Outdoor Bakkeveen
Outdoor Bakkeveen
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Stadsherberg Sneek
Stadsherberg Sneek
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Doniaga Bell Tower
Doniaga Bell Tower
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Water ski and wakeboarding track
Water ski and wakeboarding track
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De Jongens van Outdoor
De Jongens van Outdoor
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Monument Lockheed Hudson
Monument Lockheed Hudson
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Zijda Yachting - Star of Grace
Zijda Yachting - Star of Grace
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Occupation of the Blesse bridge by the NBS
Occupation of the Blesse bridge by the NBS
On 8 April 1945, the words "The bottle is empty" sounded on Radio Orange. This code message was the go-ahead for the resistance to start putting bridges, roads and railway lines out of order thirty-six hours later. The Frisian resistance answered this call en masse.
As soon as the Allied vanguard drew near, the armed resistance was also deployed to support their advance. And that sometimes meant that there were also bridges that had to be occupied rather than deactivated. One such action took place in the municipality of Weststellingwerf.
On 12 April 1945, the Canadian vanguard approached the village of De Blesse. The local section of the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces (NBS) was instructed by the resistance leadership to scout the railway bridge and road bridge (the Blesse bridge) over the Linde and, if possible, to occupy them.These bridges were important for maintaining the speed of the Canadian advance. Partly for this reason, they were also often guarded by German soldiers. In most cases, the bridges were also fitted with explosives. This allowed the bridge to be blown up if the Germans eventually had to retreat.
The reconnaissance revealed that the Blesse bridge was guarded by a total of about 10 soldiers. The NBS then decided to attack the bridge from two sides in the evening. Thanks to several aerial arms drops, the resistance fighters were well armed. In the dark, the men set off and split up into three groups. They eventually took up posts north and south of the bridge. The plan was to storm the bridge at two in the morning from the south.To their surprise, their fire was not returned as they approached the bridge. The guards appeared to have disappeared. With that, the bridge had unexpectedly fallen into the hands of the NBS without bloodshed. Moreover, no explosives were found to be affixed to bridge. After the bridge was secured, it was guarded until the Canadians arrived.
News of the occupation of the bridge was reported to the section commander the same night. And through other means of communication, the news also reached the Canadians. Holding the bridge facilitated and accelerated the Canadians' advance later in the day.
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Forest House ''Vroeg''
Forest House ''Vroeg''
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Friesland Holland Tourist Information & Travel Service
Friesland Holland Tourist Information & Travel Service
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Fisherman's monument Wierum
Fisherman's monument Wierum
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Friesland Charter
Friesland Charter
