The first large-calibre rear-loading gun in the armament of the Dutch artillery.

The First World War and the mobilization of the army had major and minor consequences for Voorne Thousands of soldiers were stationed on this strategically important island

Because of the construction of the Atlantic Wall, the German occupying forces ordered the demolition of the hundreds of houses and warehouses on the west side of the Fortress of Hellevoetsluis in September 1943. It heralded the…

In the period between 1867 and 1922, hundreds of conscripts were stationed in the old fortified city. These were the torpedoes and they had the special task of blocking the tidal inlets, such as the Haringvliet, with torpedoes in…

In a fascinating story that can be read in one breath, the events of 1813 and 1913 are listed

For centuries, the Dutch Waterline was the secret weapon of the Netherlands. This main defence of our country ran from Muiden to the Biesbosch and is based on flooding land. The exceptional circumstances of the cultural landscape…

An exciting (read-aloud) book for all children of primary school age.

It is a fantasy story that takes place in historical places.

Such as: Ram Tower Ship Buffel (De Buffel), the Defenses Hellevoetsluis (ramparts) and…

The Art of Digging, Ravense Hoek: the history an open book.
The new housing estate Ravense Hoek in Hellevoetsluis is located in the area that was part of the Oosthoek in the 13th century.
Already before the year 1220, the Flemish…