When Freerk Cuperij married in 1772, he had no idea that his hometown Dokkum would later be famous for an ice skating event that led to many newspaper articles, books and even a movie. Elfstedentocht. Translation Freerk Cuperij, potter, of Dokkum, and IJfke Andringa, of Tietjerk, had three marriage proclamations:– 1st on 19 April 1772– Read more…
