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Bootverhuur Hospes - Motorboot IJsvogel
Bootverhuur Hospes - Motorboot IJsvogel
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Harinxmastate
Harinxmastate
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Memorial Torch Graveyard in memory of Jeen Hornstra
Memorial Torch Graveyard in memory of Jeen Hornstra
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Marina Gytsjerk
Marina Gytsjerk
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Het Piel
Het Piel
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Restaurant Smink *
Restaurant Smink *
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Oosterkerk
Oosterkerk
A church built in the Amsterdam School style, designed by the architect Egbert Reitsma.
Stepping inside the Oosterkerk in Kollum is a remarkable experience. Your attention is immediately drawn to the spectacular painted wooden ceiling, decorated with abstract, flowing and geometric patterns. The artwork was created by George Martens (1894–1979), a Dutch painter and graphic artist best known as a member of the Groningen artists' collective De Ploeg.
The ceiling's rich reds, ochres, blues and green accents seem almost to be in motion, creating a flowing, wave-like effect. Set against the brick walls and the church's restrained furnishings, the artwork becomes even more striking. Daylight streaming through the tall windows highlights the texture of the wood and makes the colours appear even more vibrant.
The church's architecture, designed by Egbert Reitsma—who was also a member of De Ploeg—enhances this unique experience. Its parabolic arch construction creates exceptional acoustics and a remarkable sense of space. Even the light fitting designed by Reitsma is considered a museum piece in its own right. Local tradition has it that not everyone in Kollum appreciated the lavish decoration when the church was first built. To some, it resembled a theatre or even a cinema more than a church. Today, however, the amphitheatre-shaped interior is precisely what makes a visit to the Oosterkerk so memorable.
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Houseboat Lemmer
Houseboat Lemmer
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Het Molenhuis - Jurjenshuis
Het Molenhuis - Jurjenshuis
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Hotel Workum - Panorama Suite
Hotel Workum - Panorama Suite
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Restaurant De Bosberg
Restaurant De Bosberg
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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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Sailingcenter Langweer
Sailingcenter Langweer
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Zeilschool It Beaken
Zeilschool It Beaken
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Natuurhuisjes Hasthem Hoeve - Hofsjonger
Natuurhuisjes Hasthem Hoeve - Hofsjonger
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Pjut
Pjut
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The National Model Railway Museum
The National Model Railway Museum
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Captain Rob Cruises
Captain Rob Cruises
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The Hurdriiders
The Hurdriiders
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Statue skaters 'Marathonriders'
Statue skaters 'Marathonriders'
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It Flinkeboskje - Vakantiehuis Totale Boerderij
It Flinkeboskje - Vakantiehuis Totale Boerderij
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Heegermeer (Hegemer Mar)
Heegermeer (Hegemer Mar)
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Fish restaurant Vis en Meer
Fish restaurant Vis en Meer
