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It Noarderleech - Noard Fryslan Butendyks
It Noarderleech - Noard Fryslan Butendyks
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Beaches Nieuwe Robbengat
Beaches Nieuwe Robbengat
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Strandheem Lake and Leisure Park
Strandheem Lake and Leisure Park
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BinnenInn 24-Person Group Stay
BinnenInn 24-Person Group Stay
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Dokkum Ballooning
Dokkum Ballooning
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Pancake train
Pancake train
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Reformed Church (Hofkerk)
Reformed Church (Hofkerk)
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Oosterdiepswal and Westerdiepswal
Oosterdiepswal and Westerdiepswal
On both sides of the Sylster Ryd, in the oldest part of Kollum's historic centre, lie the Oosterdiepswal and Westerdiepswal.
These embankments, locally known simply as the Wallen, are already mentioned in the earliest historical records of Kollum. The Sylster Ryd connected here with the major waterways to the north and south of the village.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Kollum was a thriving centre of trade and commerce. Its town centre played an important logistical role in regional trading activities. Development along the Wallen began after this waterway was excavated in the early 16th century. Businesses that depended on water transport for the delivery of raw materials and the shipment of goods established themselves here. Historical records mention pottery workshops, a brewery, a tannery and a shipyard. Several windmills also stood along the Wallen, although mills could be found elsewhere in the village as well. Today, the Wallen form part of Kollum's protected historic townscape.
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Varen met Sil
Varen met Sil
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De Kruidhof
De Kruidhof
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Sint Willibrorduskerk
Sint Willibrorduskerk
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Stania State Country House and Estate
Stania State Country House and Estate
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Gast op stal
Gast op stal
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Suvelfabryk
Suvelfabryk
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Aerden Plaats Visitor Centre
Aerden Plaats Visitor Centre
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Happynes.nl
Happynes.nl
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Voedselbos de Iest
Voedselbos de Iest
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Copini Buitensport
Copini Buitensport
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Wânswert (Wanswerd)
Wânswert (Wanswerd)
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Kollum (Kollum)
Kollum (Kollum)
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National Park 'De Alde Feanen'
National Park 'De Alde Feanen'
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Restaurant de Zwarte Haan
Restaurant de Zwarte Haan
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Bungalowpark It Wiid
Bungalowpark It Wiid
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Paesens-Moddergat
Paesens-Moddergat
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Hindeloopen (Hylpen)
Hindeloopen (Hylpen)
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The liberation of Friesland 1
The liberation of Friesland 1
In early April, it became clear that the liberation of Friesland was imminent. Although the province had not suffered a real Hunger Winter like other parts of the Netherlands, there were severe shortages of just about everything. And the terror of the occupying forces was growing. This also led to increased resistance against the occupying forces. The battle between the two was tougher than ever in early 1945.
In Friesland, assault groups known as Knokploegen (KP) were responsible for most acts of resistance. But there were other groups too. On the orders of the Dutch government in London, all these groups were merged into the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces (NBS). In Friesland, this happened on 12 December 1944.
The NBS, popularly referred to as the BS, gave the armed resistance an organisation with a clear structure. The NBS was also supposed to play a role in the upcoming liberation. To this end, resistance groups were provided with weapons from autumn 1944. These were dropped from the air.
On 8 April, Radio Orange broadcast the message "The bottle is empty." This was the signal for the NBS to start carrying out sabotage operations 36 hours later. The aim was to make it as difficult as possible for the Germans to defend themselves against the approaching Allied forces.
The resistance did this by putting bridges and railways out of order, blocking waterways and blocking roads. The response of the occupying forces was ruthless. In retaliation, dozens more prisoners were shot at different times and places.Once the Canadians entered Friesland on 12 April, they were supported extremely effectively by the Frisian resistance. Because it was superbly organised, they were able to help the Canadians take control of important bridges, repair damaged bridges, and advise on the most favourable route.
By 18 April, the whole province was liberated except for the Wadden Islands (these were liberated in late May and in June). Compared to other provinces, there was little fighting in Friesland. Overall, the few thousand German troops who had been unable to flee 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 "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.
In confrontations with German troops and their Dutch accomplices, at least 31 resistance fighters lost their lives. On the Allied side, at least eleven Canadians and one Frenchman were killed. The fighting and shelling also resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. The number of casualties on the German side is not known, but probably ran into the hundreds. With 320 houses destroyed and 4,000 damaged and 80 bridges destroyed, Friesland was materially the least damaged province in the Netherlands.
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it Dreamlân holiday homes
it Dreamlân holiday homes
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De Groote Wielen
De Groote Wielen
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Aardappelhandel De Jong farm shop
Aardappelhandel De Jong farm shop
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Skiedingsboskje Forest and Pingos next to the A7
Skiedingsboskje Forest and Pingos next to the A7
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it Dreamlân family house
it Dreamlân family house
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Beleef Lauwersoog
Beleef Lauwersoog
