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Grouw
Grou ( nl, Grouw) is a town in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and had around 5655 citizens in January 2017. Since 2014 Grou is part of the municipality of Leeuwarden. The town is located on the lake and the . Heineken operated a distribution centre for Friesland in Grou for 25 years until 2004. It used to be the capital of the municipality of before the reorganization of municipalities in 1984, and capital of the municipality of Boarnsterhim until 2014. While the rest of the Netherlands celebrates Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) on December 5, Grou instead celebrates a unique local variation of this children's holiday known as on February 21. In local lore Sint Piter is a distinct character separate from Saint Nicholas, and was historically known as the patron saint for local fishermen. A nickname for the town is Tsiisferdûnsers, meaning cheese dancers, from a story where a fiddler was paid with cheese at a village dance. Transport The town is located at an exit o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grou Map
Grou ( nl, Grouw) is a town in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and had around 5655 citizens in January 2017. Since 2014 Grou is part of the municipality of Leeuwarden. The town is located on the lake and the . Heineken operated a distribution centre for Friesland in Grou for 25 years until 2004. It used to be the capital of the municipality of before the reorganization of municipalities in 1984, and capital of the municipality of Boarnsterhim until 2014. While the rest of the Netherlands celebrates Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) on December 5, Grou instead celebrates a unique local variation of this children's holiday known as on February 21. In local lore Sint Piter is a distinct character separate from Saint Nicholas, and was historically known as the patron saint for local fishermen. A nickname for the town is Tsiisferdûnsers, meaning cheese dancers, from a story where a fiddler was paid with cheese at a village dance. Transport The town is located at an exit o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Bird, Grou
De Bird is a Hollow Post mill in Grou, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in the 18th century. The mill is also known as De Burd and Koopmans Molen. Although not in full working order, it can turn in the wind. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 22915. (Click on "Technische gegevens" to view.) History Although a mill has stood on this site since 1640, ''De Bird'' was built in the 18th century. It was built to drain the De Burd polder, which was part of the Groot Jetsma farm. ''De Bird'' was built for A J de Jong. A later owner was Simon Koopmans, giving the mill its alternate name of ''Koopmans Molen''. In 1878, the mill was sold at auction for ƒ500. (Click on "Geschiedenis" to view.) Restorations of the mill were undertaken in 1950, 1960 and 1964. In November 1972, the mill was damaged in a storm. It was during the subsequent repair work that the roundhouse roof was tiled with pantiles. A further restoration was undertaken in 2004, during which the roundhouse roof was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joast Hiddes Halbertsma
Justus Hiddes Halbertsma, West Frisian form: Joast Hiddes Halbertsma, pron. o.ǝst ˈhɪdəs ˈhɔlbǝtsma(the r is silent); Dutch form: Joost Hiddes Halbertsma, pron. oːst ˈhɪdəs ˈhalbǝrtsma(23 October 1789 in Grou – 27 February 1869 in Deventer),Breuker 1993, p. 588.Breuker 2016, p. 1126.Rademaker-Helfferich. was a Frisian writer, poet, minister, lexicographer and linguist. Today, he is primarily known for the poetry and short story collection ''De Lapekoer fan Gabe Skroar'', which he wrote with his brother Eeltsje, publishing the first edition in 1822.Breuker 1993, p. 594.Dykstra and Oldenhof, p. 37. Afterwards, this work was continually expanded, and also came to include contributions by a third brother, Tsjalling, until all the Halbertsma Brothers' prose and poetry was posthumously collected in 1871 to become the famous work ''Rimen en Teltsjes''.Breuker 1993, pp. 603–606. Although the literary value of this collection was later disputed by some critics,Breuker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grou-Jirnsum Railway Station
Grou-Jirnsum is a railway station located between Grou and Jirnsum, Netherlands. Opened on 1 September 1868, it is located on the Arnhem–Leeuwarden railway. Service are operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen. Originally named Grouw-Irnsum, it was renamed Grou-Jirnsum on 30 May 1999.Station name changes ''Today's Railways Europe'' issue 43 July 1999 page 17 Train services , the following train services call at this station: *1× per hour express ''Intercity'' service: The Hague - Leiden - Schiphol - Duivendrecht - Lelystad - Zwolle - Leeuwarden *1× per hour local ''Sprinter'' service: Meppel - Leeuwarden See also * List of railway stations in Friesland This is a list of railway stations in the Dutch province Friesland: Current stations * Akkrum railway station * Buitenpost railway station * Deinum railway station * De Westereen railway station * Dronryp railway station * Feanwâlden rail ... References External linksNS websiteDutch Public Transport journey planner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Haensmolen, Grou
De Haensmolen is a Hollow Post mill in Grou, Friesland, Netherlands which was rebuilt in 2007 after it was demolished by a boat in 2004. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 22917. (Click on "Technische gegevens" to view.) History The mill was probably built in the 18th century to drain the Gallelannen. In 1941 it was bought by the province of Friesland. The mill was restored in 1993. The original location of the mill was at the junction of the Prinses Margrietkanaal and the Pikmeer. (Click on "Geschiedenis" to view.) On 9 January 2004, the mill was demolished in an accident in which the was in collision with the riverbank where the mill was located. The Stichting De Fryske Mole ( en, Frisian Mills Foundation) had already planned to move the mill. The mill was restored at a new site in Grou, to the northwest of De Burd. A new body and windshaft were needed. The restoration of ''De Haensmolen'' was completed in October 2007 and it was officially reopened on 12 May 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Borgmolen, Grou
De Borgmolen is a smock mill in Grou, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 2008. Although not in full working order, it can turn in the wind. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 22916. (Click on "Technische gegevens" to view.) History ''De Borgmolen'' was originally built in 1895 to drain the De Nije Borgkrite polder. It was worked until 1952 when a windmotor replaced it. In 1954, an electric motor took over. In 1955, the mill was advertised for sale to be demolished. The local council offered the Province a 20% subsidy towards the cost of buying and restoring the mill. It cost ƒ3,900 to restore the mill, which is now owned by the Gemeente Boarnsterhim. A restoration of the mill was undertaken in 1975. The mill suffered from subsidence and the sails were removed in October 2003. It was decided to restore the mill at a new location, and it was dismantled in February 2008. The mill was moved to the Biggemeer. (Click on "Geschiedenis" to view.) it was officially opened o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden (; fy, Ljouwert, longname=yes /; Town Frisian: ''Liwwadden''; Leeuwarder dialect: ''Leewarden'') is a city and municipality in Friesland, Netherlands, with a population of 123,107 (2019). It is the provincial capital and seat of the Provincial Council of Friesland. It is located about 50 km west of Groningen and 110 km north east from the Dutch capital Amsterdam (as the crow flies). The region has been continuously inhabited since the 10th century. It came to be known as Leeuwarden in the early 9th century AD and was granted city privileges in 1435. It is the main economic hub of Friesland, situated in a green and water-rich environment. Leeuwarden is a former royal residence and has a historic city centre, many historically relevant buildings, and a large shopping centre with squares and restaurants. Leeuwarden was awarded the title European Capital of Culture for 2018. The Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Tour), an ice skating tour passing the eleven cities of Fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haitske Pijlman
Haitske Pijlman (16 June 1954) is a retired speed skater from the Netherlands who was active between 1975 and 1980. She competed at the 1980 Winter Olympics in the 500 and 1000 m and finished in 15th and 14th place, respectively. She won a bronze medal at the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Women The International Skating Union has organised the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Women since 1970. The first two years (1970–1971), they were called the ''ISU Sprint Championships''. Medal winners Sprint championships Medal table ... in 1977. She married Jos Valentijn, also a competitive speed skater; their daughter Rikst Valentijn is an artistic gymnast. Personal bests: *500 m – 42.44 (1980) * 1000 m – 1:25.54 (1980) * 1500 m – 2:14.77 (1979) * 3000 m – 4:49.05 (1976) References 1954 births Living people Dutch female speed skaters Olympic speed skaters of the Netherlands Speed skaters at the 1980 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Frie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boarnsterhim
Boarnsterhim (; nl, Boornsterhem ) was a municipality in the northern Netherlands. On 1 January 2014, the municipality was dissolved and its territory was split between four other municipalities: De Friese Meren, which was established that day, Leeuwarden, Heerenveen and Súdwest-Fryslân. Population centres Akkrum, Aldeboarn (''Oldeboorn''), Dearsum (''Deersum''), Eagum (''Aegum''), Friens, Grou (''Grouw''), Idaerd (''Idaard''), Jirnsum (''Irnsum''), Nes, Poppenwier (''Poppingawier''), Raerd (''Rauwerd''), Reduzum (''Roordahuizum''), Sibrandabuorren (''Sijbrandaburen''), Terherne (''Terhorne''), Tersoal (''Terzool''), Warstiens, Warten (''Wartena''), Wergea (''Warga''). (Dutch names) Transportation Railway stations * Akkrum Akkrum is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Heerenveen, about 17 km south of the city of Leeuwarden. Akkrum had about 3,395 inhabitants in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protestant Church Of Grou
The Protestant church of Grou or Saint Peter's churchAlle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 125 and 126 is a religious building in Grou, Netherlands, one of the many medieval churches in Friesland. The Romanesque church was built in the first half of the 13th century out of tuffstone. Already in the 13th century the church was heightened. In the 15th century the church was lengthened to the west and heightened for the second time with Brick. The current tower dates from the early 15th century. The monumental Pipe organ was built in 1853 by L. van Dam & Zn. from Leeuwarden. The church is located on the Kerkstraat 4 and was once a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Peter but became a Protestant church after the Protestant reformation. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 22894 and is rated with a very high historical value. References {{coord, 53, 05, 51, N, 5, 50, 27, E, source:kolossus-nlwiki, display=title Grou Grou ( nl, Grouw) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glice
Synthetic ice is a solid polymer material designed for skating using normal metal-bladed ice skates. Rinks are constructed by interlocking panels. Synthetic ice is sometimes called artificial ice, but that term is ambiguous, as it is also used to mean the mechanically frozen skating surface created by freezing water with refrigeration equipment. Synthetic ice is marketed under brand names including Glice, Xtraice, and PolyGlide Ice. History The first known application of plastics as a substitute for ice for the purpose of ice skating was in the 1960s using materials such as polyoxymethylene plastic, which was developed by DuPont in the early 1950s. The polymers used at the time had some significant shortcomings, the most obvious being that skaters could not glide on these surfaces as they can on real ice without the regular application of a silicone compound. The compound would build up on the surface, collecting dirt and grime. In 1982, High Density Plastics launched the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atje Keulen-Deelstra
Atje Keulen-Deelstra (31 December 1938 – 22 February 2013) was a Dutch speed skater, who was a four-time World Allround Champion between the age of 32 and 36.Atje Keulen-Deelstra sports-reference.com Biography Atje Deelstra was born as the eldest of four siblings in a farmer's family. As a teenager she did gymnastics, athletics and basketball, but finally chose speed skating.Atje Keulen-Deelstra (74) overledenfrieschdagblad.nl. 23 February 2013 At the age of 16, she already won a junior title of |
