The Smeetoren From 1145 to 1854, the Smeetoren stood here. The Utrecht city law of 1122 included, among other things, the right to own city defense. Canals were dug on the outside of the city and an earthen wall was constructed. Later, tuff towers were built at key points, while the ramparts were gradually replaced […]
On May 27, 1977, the Mayor and Aldermen decided to set up the ‘Work Staff for Public Lighting in the Inner City’. In the years that followed, the Staff ensured that public lighting was installed which adapted to the atmosphere of the city center. Engineer A.D.M. van Tilburg, head of Public Lighting in Utrecht from […]
Remains of a bastion built in 1558, commissioned by Charles V.
Geertekerk The construction of this church started in 1259, partly in tuff, with a brick tower. The choir and transept were built in the 14th century. The aisles date from the 15th century. In 1956, after serious decay, the restoration of the church was completed.
These shards were found along the canal of Utrecht. By 1850, the walls were demolished, and the rubble ended up in the canal. These shards have surfaced as a result of the recent dredging of the canals in Utrecht. It’s a mix of various types of ceramics, most of it probably made in Utrecht. Until […]
Founded in 1367 William of Abcoude “Mit syn aelmisse verbetert” “Improved with his alms” Anno 1378
On November 6 and November 26, 1944, The station of Gouda was bombed by the Allies. The St-Jozef Pavilion hospital and houses on Boelekade and Graaf van Bloisstraat were also struck. In total, at least 25 people died, including 12 nurses from the hospital. The attack missed its purpose because the rail junction was not […]
On November 6 and November 26, 1944, The Allies wanted to prevent German supply trains from using the strategic rail junction just outside Gouda for the German army. This node was of most importance because it connected the east with the west of the country. The track splits into a track to Rotterdam and one […]
The artwork ‘Kunst komt van kunst’ (Art precedes Art) was created by Eline Janssens as part of the Rijkswaterstaat project. ‘Widening the A27/A1 Utrecht North – junction Eemnes – road connection Bunschoten – Spakenburg’. For the refurbishment of the underpass, the contractor combination 3Angle (Heijmans/Fluor/3i Infrastructure) involved residents from Groenekan. The desire of the residents […]
