Tijdschrift voor Historische Geografie - Volume 7, Issue 1, 2022

Abstract Medieval iron and charcoal production in the Veluwe region Recent research on the iron production landscape in the coppice wood of ‘t Asselt near Rheden (Southeastern Veluwe) Between the seventh and twelfth century ad large-scale iron production took place in the Veluwe region (Central Netherlands) based on the extraction of iron-rich loam concretions in the regional ice-pushed ridges. This iron production requir Read More

Abstract 500 years of markets in the city of Zwolle mapped out The city of Zwolle, originated on the river Aa, has a multifaceted economic history. Zwolle is primarily known for its status as Hanseatic town. But in its history, its position as a local economic market centre in the Salland region has been of equal importance. The growth and transformation of Zwolle from an agricultural settlement to a fully-fledged city with both loca Read More

Abstract Vanished forest back on the map Mapping woodland in the late medieval Netherlands based on the distribution of woodland-related place names In the Netherlands plans are being developed to increase woodland substantially. But where? And what should new stretches of woodland be like to fulfill their intended functions? Historical information may help answering these questions. However, only for the period after 185 Read More

Abstract Urban renewal and historic urban landscape in the Netherlands, 1961-1985 Many urban sites and rural settlements suffered severely from dilapidation in the Netherlands after the Second World War. Urban renewal focused on large-scale demolition and modern urban development with highways, office buildings and commercial districts in the 1960s and 1970s. Following widespread protest by society, the revitalization of Read More

Abstract The oldest draft canal in the Netherlands: the Grift between Arnhem and Nijmegen, 1610 Since De Vries’ publication Barges and capitalism (1981), the general opinion is that the oldest draft canal (Dutch: trekvaart) in the Netherlands was built between Amsterdam and Haarlem in 1631. But this is not true! In 1610 a 14-kilometer-long draft canal, the Grift, was already put into use between Arnhem and Nijmegen. It was ev Read More