Tijdschrift voor Historische Geografie - Volume 7, Issue 4, 2022

Abstract Flowing meadows by G.J. van Heek as an example of industrial irrigation in Twente Large flowing meadows between the Rutbeek and the Twekkelerbeek A reconstruction has been made of an irrigation system that was developed in Twente at the beginning of the last century by Mr. G.J. van Heek. This historical system of irrigation was installed in several places in the east of the Netherlands and is an important part of the Read More

Abstract When the lights go out Lighthouses as an iconic landscape element In September 2021, the cast-iron Kijkduin lighthouse near Den Helder, also known as ‘Lange Jaap’ (or ‘Long Jack’), made the news of the day. The news of the lighthouse’s imminent risk of collapse drew many reactions from Den Helder residents. The lighthouse turned out to be a landscape icon in the region, which local residents felt strongly connected Read More

Abstract The island in the Voorzaan river Development of the harbour area outside the dike in Zaandam This article analyses the development of the island in the Voorzaan river at different scales as part of the unique industrial landscape in the Zaan region. This island was created in the 17th century, when a spit of land on the east bank of the Zaan was turned into a harbour island in two phases (1636 and 1647). Timber yards Read More

Abstract The beacon trees of the Bedijkte Maas Within the Dutch riverlandscape, the river Meuse between Boxmeer and the Biesbosch is distinguished by its canalized course and the poplars planted at a fixed distance along the bank. It are mainly these ‘beacon trees’ that determine the identity of the river. The trees are highly valued by the residents along this 100-kilometer stretch. This article examines the backgro Read More