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North Sea flood 1953

This year in the Netherlands we are reflecting on the flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp). Even though it is now 70 years ago, this disaster is still written in the memory of many and still evokes many emotions. The flood had a major impact on the country, then and still today. It is therefore not surprising Read more…

Posted on January 26, 2023February 1, 2023 Author John Boeren Comment(0)
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Rubens died in Brussels, not in Middelburg!

Merchants often travel. They can have their domicile (official dwelling places) in one town, but stay in another place for a longer or shorter time. What if… in the meantime one of their children dies? Where can you find that death record? Today’s document answers this question. Translation On 23 July 1870, the civil registrar Read more…

Posted on September 9, 2020September 8, 2020 Author John Boeren Comment(0)
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Andries Boogaart, hospitalized in Middelburg

Exactly threehundred years ago, on 19 August 1720, Andries Boogaart became ill. We do not know what he suffered from, but he was admitted to hospital in Middelburg, Zeeland. Eight nights later the hospital released him. Translation We give a translation of all four entries, not only the one that pertains to Andries Boogaart. 15 Read more…

Posted on August 19, 2020August 26, 2020 Author John Boeren Comment(0)

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