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Bennema State
Bennema State
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St. Anthony's Church Surhuizum
St. Anthony's Church Surhuizum
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Landal Esonstad
Landal Esonstad
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TOP Burgum
TOP Burgum
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De Houtwiel Nature Reserve
De Houtwiel Nature Reserve
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Marina Gytsjerk
Marina Gytsjerk
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City Brewery and Bonifatius754 Museum
City Brewery and Bonifatius754 Museum
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Wadloopcentrum Fryslân
Wadloopcentrum Fryslân
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Botmas
Botmas
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village crest
village crest
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Craft cotton printing factory, Kleine Lijn
Craft cotton printing factory, Kleine Lijn
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Former home-work house ir. Abe Bonnema
Former home-work house ir. Abe Bonnema
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The Eleven Cities skater
The Eleven Cities skater
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VIJFHUIZEN AIRMAIL
VIJFHUIZEN AIRMAIL
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Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)
Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)
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Headmaster Jakob Klok in the resistance
Headmaster Jakob Klok in the resistance
During the war, Jakob (Jaap) Klok ended up in the resistance in Dantumadeel, where he played an important role. At the time, he lived with his wife and four children in Akkerwoude, where he was headmaster of the school at Hearewei 13. He stayed there until 1947 and will always be remembered as "Headmaster Klok."
Jaap Klok was active socially and in politics as a member of the Dutch Social Democratic Labour Party (SDAP). When party meetings were banned by the German occupiers, Jaap imperceptibly became ever more involved in resistance activities. He passed on party information, distributed illegal newspapers, and looked for addresses for people in hiding. Jaap Klok joined the LO, the National Organisation for Aid to people in Hiding, and became the Akkerwoude village commander.
Although people did not know exactly what he did, it was known that he was in the resistance. Despite the fact that his name circulated among NSB members, he decided not to go into hiding, but instead tried to be even more careful and to sleep at home more often than not.
As the war drew to a close, Jaap became very busy. The Dutch government in exile was calling on railway workers to go on strike. The resistance arranged for the hiding. On 15 December 1944, a group of about sixty refugees from Arnhem arrived at his school. Jaap was indirectly involved in the evacuation committee, which was looking for addresses for the unfortunate Arnhem residents.
Shortly thereafter, he was warned at the schoolhouse that during a raid in Murmerwoude, explicit questions were asked about schoolmaster Klok. Jaap did not hesitate a second and quickly left the house. And not a moment too soon, as ten minutes after his departure the Germans were already on his doorstep. From that moment on, Jaap knew that he had to be very careful. He hardly ever slept at home anymore.
From January 1945 onwards, the situation became explosive. After the discovery of weapons on a farm in Aalsum, the Germans became fanatical. They relentlessly hunted down resistance fighters and used any means to make those who were caught talk. The name "Jaap Klok" was also mentioned during these interrogations. Sufficient reason to leave then and there, with his whole family. The children stayed with relatives. He and his wife went into hiding elsewhere.
During the last weeks of the war, Jaap was very busy. Much had to be organised and discussed within the resistance to expel the Germans and prepare for the arrival of the Canadians. Just before Dantumadeel was liberated, the inhabitants were already beside themselves with joy. They raised the flag and took to the streets en masse to celebrate. Because of his resistance work, Jaap knew exactly what the situation was with regard to the liberation. He climbed onto the balcony of the town hall and addressed the people. After all, the danger had not yet passed. Even when that was the case shortly thereafter, he ensured that peace was maintained among the population of Dantumadeel and thus prevented the molestation of a number of NSB members.
After the war, he held many administrative positions in the province of Friesland. In 1984, Jaap Klok died at the age of 91. Fifteen years later, a statue of him was erected in Akkerwoude, which was then called Damwoude, as a tribute.
From the book "De oorlog een gezicht geven" (deel 6) – Dantumadeel in de periode '40 - '45 by Yvonne te Nijenhuis and Reinder H. Postma
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Tour de Wadden
Tour de Wadden
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Mem Wedman Hiking Trail
Mem Wedman Hiking Trail
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De Leiker
De Leiker
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Camping Hammerslag
Camping Hammerslag
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Pucks Pluktuin l flower-picking garden
Pucks Pluktuin l flower-picking garden
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Café-Restaurant ’t Raedhûs
Café-Restaurant ’t Raedhûs
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Terp fan de Takomst
Terp fan de Takomst
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Klein Humalda
Klein Humalda
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Kraanlannen Nature Reserve
Kraanlannen Nature Reserve
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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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Eleven Cities Tour winner Karst Leemburg
Eleven Cities Tour winner Karst Leemburg
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Statue of Tryntsje and her seven sons
Statue of Tryntsje and her seven sons
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Camper site Dokkum
Camper site Dokkum
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Saint Martin's Church Gytsjerk
Saint Martin's Church Gytsjerk
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Sparkberry
Sparkberry
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Eleven Cities Tour sculpture Aukje in Sneek
Eleven Cities Tour sculpture Aukje in Sneek
