{"id":140768,"date":"2012-11-20T10:17:00","date_gmt":"2012-11-20T08:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oudaalten.nl\/aalten-achteruit\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T22:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:25:00","slug":"aalten-achteruit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oldaalten.nl\/en\/aalten-achteruit\/","title":{"rendered":"Aalten Achteruit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

News and stories from days gone by, with a nod to our familiar local paper<\/a>. We regularly add new<\/s> old articles! <\/p>\n\n

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\"The<\/a>\n

The Hessenwegen in Aalten and Bredevoort<\/a><\/h2>\n
For centuries, German merchants traveled this ancient trade route with their heavy carts.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Fragment<\/a>\n

Origin of the place name Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
A study into the origin and meaning of the place name Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Catholic<\/a>\n

Burials in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
Until the 19th century, the deceased were primarily buried in and around the church
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"This<\/a>\n

Traces of 1100-year-old settlement in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 2024, traces from the 9th century AD were discovered at De Hoven.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Library<\/a>\n

Aalten Library<\/a><\/h2>\n
The history of the library in Aalten begins in 1894
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten<\/a>\n

North-South Line<\/a><\/h2>\n
In the 19th century, there were various plans for railway lines via Aalten
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Smoking<\/a>\n

Smoking Competitions<\/a><\/h2>\n
Who has the largest cone of ash, or can catch a cigarette butt in their
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Wilhelmina<\/a>\n

Bredevoort Marksmen\u2019s Guild<\/a><\/h2>\n
The Wilhelmina Markmen’s Guild plays an active role in the Bredevoort community
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Markt<\/a>\n

‘Volksfeest’ (Annual Fair)<\/a><\/h2>\n
An event that many residents of Aalten look forward to every year.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten<\/a>\n

Aalten Marksmen\u2019s Guild<\/a><\/h2>\n
Much remains unclear to us regarding the history of the Aalten marksmen\u2019s guilds
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"World<\/a>\n

Traveller Caravans<\/a><\/h2>\n
Seeking information on caravans, families, and residential sites in Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Pieter<\/a>\n

Hidden in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1943, The Hague native Pieter Schaap went into hiding in Dale and Lintelo.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Bathing<\/a>\n

Swimming and Bathing Facilities<\/a><\/h2>\n
In the past, the people of Aalten enjoyed seeking refreshment in the Slingebeek during warm
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Buessink's<\/a>\n

Old Aalten Bottlenecks<\/a><\/h2>\n
The village of Aalten used to have several houses that were literally \u2018in the way\u2019
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Luutenshuus,<\/a>\n

‘Knonnepoetse’<\/a><\/h2>\n
Around 1960, a woman with this nickname lived in Aalten
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Blockage<\/a>\n

Aalten in wartime<\/a><\/h2>\n
Summary from ‘Aalten in Wartime’ by J.G. ter Horst.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Spuitbal<\/a>\n

Spuitbal<\/a><\/h2>\n
Annual event organised by the Aalten Fire Brigade from 1981 to 2016.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Tolling<\/a>\n

Why are the bells tolling?<\/a><\/h2>\n
What does it mean when the bells of Old St Helen’s Church toll?
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten-on-Sea\"<\/a>\n

Aalten-on-Sea<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 2011, there was some remarkable news: Aalten was supposedly going to be located by
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten<\/a>\n

Aalten and Lichtenvoorde are enclaves, not ‘naobers’<\/a><\/h2>\n
Daily newspaper Trouw, 4 August 2010
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Image:<\/a>\n

Aalten made world news due to BSE<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1996, 64,000 calves were slaughtered here due to ‘mad cow disease’.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Prinsenstraat<\/a>\n

The Story of Willem and Janna Manschot<\/a><\/h2>\n
Family and village history from nineteenth-century Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Old<\/a>\n

The Jerusalem of the Achterhoek<\/a><\/h2>\n
OUT AND ABOUT with KOOS SMEDES, Algemeen Dagblad, February 2, 1990.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Jan<\/a>\n

Jan Elferink<\/a><\/h2>\n
Bank manager, organiser and\u2026 comic orator!
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Klootschieten<\/a>\n

Wandering Along the Border<\/a><\/h2>\n
\u201eWe’ll put barbed wire by the IJssel”
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Spiekerdijk<\/a>\n

Aalten farm names explained<\/a><\/h2>\n
More than 300 Aalten farm names explained in detail.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Relief<\/a>\n

Aid Campaign \u2018Aalten helps Koronowo\u2019<\/a><\/h2>\n
In the early 1980s, Aalten sent food and clothing to Poland.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Brick<\/a>\n

1708 brick kiln discovered in \u2019t Klooster<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1980, the remains of an old tile and brick kiln from 1708 were found
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Willemstraat<\/a>\n

Three fires in the Willemstraat<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1978, a home and a vacant villa burned down within a short space of
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Graafschapbode,<\/a>\n

Bones found<\/a><\/h2>\n
In the 20th century, human remains were found on several occasions
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Oil<\/a>\n

Oil crisis<\/a><\/h2>\n
How several Aalten ‘oil sheikhs’ ended up quite ‘oiled’… (1974)
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Replica<\/a>\n

The burial vault in the Old St Helen’s Church in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1973, Henk Heijnen discovered a burial vault during restoration work in the Old St
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Police<\/a>\n

Rickety police garage collapsed<\/a><\/h2>\n
With a resounding thud, the police station garage collapsed in 1970
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Golden<\/a>\n

Golden Margriet for Joke ter Maat from Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
Rock and mainstay in a family of seven orphans (1970)
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Water<\/a>\n

Deep well rediscovered near mill in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1969, an old water well was discovered in Molenstraat.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"HDZ<\/a>\n

Rise of the textile industry in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
Textile manufacturers left a significant mark on the history of Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"1968<\/a>\n

Zeskamp (1968)<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1968, Aalten put itself on the map through its participation in this TV event.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten<\/a>\n

Aalten has big plans<\/a><\/h2>\n
The ambitious plan included, among other things, the demolition of the old Town Hall on
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"1000<\/a>\n

Aalten Budget Closes at Nearly Nine Million<\/a><\/h2>\n
Dagblad Tubantia, 18 January 1966
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Synagogue<\/a>\n

Jewish life in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
New Israelite Weekly, January 29, 1965
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Spanish<\/a>\n

The Spanish Sword ‘Tholeta’<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1964, a sword from the Eighty Years’ War was found in Bredevoort.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten\u2013Winterswijk<\/a>\n

The Netherlands in the year 2000<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1963, it was predicted that Aalten and Winterswijk would become one city.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Vaags<\/a>\n

Vaags Family Reunion (1960)<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1960, members of the Vaags family from across the Netherlands gathered in Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten<\/a>\n

Aalten Film City<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1958, a film was made about Aalten to mark 10 years of AZSV.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Annie<\/a>\n

Operation Sunshine for Annie Smees<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1957, the bedridden Annie Smees was presented with a new little room.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Swimming<\/a>\n

Swimming Pool War in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
On a sweltering Sunday in 1957, the closed swimming pool was stormed.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Zutphens<\/a>\n

Johannes Korten went to Canada<\/a><\/h2>\n
What is the state of the family, four years after their emigration in 1951?
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Welcome<\/a>\n

Messages from Canada<\/a><\/h2>\n
Emigrant on holiday in Aalten tells how our fellow townspeople are doing
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"A.<\/a>\n

Granny Lammers back from Canada<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1955, Granny Lammers visited emigrated relatives in Canada
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Herman<\/a>\n

From IJzerlo to Tres Arroyos<\/a><\/h2>\n
The Prinzen family (9 people) emigrated to Argentina in 1955
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Gerrit<\/a>\n

G.J. Kaemingk, inventor of ‘electric education’<\/a><\/h2>\n
Mr. Kaemingk calls it \u201cElucator\u201d (electricity + educator)
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Harry<\/a>\n

A mother remained faithful to her birthplace<\/a><\/h2>\n
American corporal visits Aalten in 1953 and speaks Achterhoeks
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Wilhelmina<\/a>\n

Miss te Slaa has not forgotten the Netherlands after 42 years in the U.S.<\/a><\/h2>\n
Wilhelmina te Slaa (1899\u20131981) left for the US in 1911
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Air<\/a>\n

Air watchtower<\/a><\/h2>\n
The Air Watchtower was a concrete watchtower on the Koningsweg.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

Kattenberg pump recalls the past<\/a><\/h2>\n
Before 1939, residents obtained their water from so-called neighbourhood pumps
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Welcome<\/a>\n

Emigration in East Gelderland takes off significantly<\/a><\/h2>\n
Causes and motives why many residents of Aalten are departing for other countries
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Arrival<\/a>\n

A trip back and forth to the Netherlands<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1950, Hendrik Jan Tuininga visited the old homeland
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Property<\/a>\n

Property from camps returned after six years<\/a><\/h2>\n
Package from Neuengamme returns belongings to owner (1950).
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Girls<\/a>\n

Unrest in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
Kerstgeschenk voor Duitse textielarbeidsters leidt in 1949 tot moeilijkheden.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Dagblad<\/a>\n

Cowardly Act<\/a><\/h2>\n
The 19-year-old K. from IJzerlo was severely assaulted by the 21-year-old K. from Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"RMS<\/a>\n

Scholten family with 12 children to Canada<\/a><\/h2>\n
Farming family of fourteen to try their luck (1949)
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Old<\/a>\n

Bredevoort, Pledged City of the House of Orange<\/a><\/h2>\n
Bredevoort has been a pledged city of the House of Orange since 1627
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Japanese<\/a>\n

Returned from the Dutch East Indies<\/a><\/h2>\n
Two cousins meet on the boat after not having seen each other for 13 years.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Emigrant<\/a>\n

Another exodus of Achterhoek emigrants<\/a><\/h2>\n
After WW2, many Aalten residents emigrate again, especially to Canada
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Nieuw<\/a>\n

Two Aalten boys in search of fortune<\/a><\/h2>\n
Cousins Johan and Jan Hoftiezer emigrate to the US in 1948
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Monument<\/a>\n

Annual overview of the municipality of Aalten 1947<\/a><\/h2>\n
Encouraging activity was deployed in various fields.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Community<\/a>\n

A “Community Center” in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
Aaltensche Courant, 28 February 1947
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Commemorative<\/a>\n

Commemorative Window in the Oosterkerk<\/a><\/h2>\n
In gratitude for Aalten’s hospitality during World War II.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Queen's<\/a>\n

H.M. the Queen pays an unexpected visit to the Achterhoek<\/a><\/h2>\n
Her Majesty remained for more than half an hour in the home of \u201cOome Jan\u201d.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Staff<\/a>\n

Emergency Hospital<\/a><\/h2>\n
At the end of World War II, an emergency hospital was established in Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Markt<\/a>\n

Heavy sentences for looting<\/a><\/h2>\n
Report of a session of the Military Court in Aalten, 1945.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Liberation<\/a>\n

Letter to the editor: the liberation<\/a><\/h2>\n
De Graafschapper, 18 May 1945
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Neerhof,<\/a>\n

A letter from distant lands<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1945, the Houwers family received a letter from a French person in hiding.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Monument<\/a>\n

Playing into death<\/a><\/h2>\n
In memory of the three children who died while playing in 1945.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Liberation<\/a>\n

The Liberation of Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
On 30 March 1945, Aalten was liberated by British Grenadier and Irish Guards.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Bombardment<\/a>\n

Bombardment of Dijkstraat<\/a><\/h2>\n
March 24, 1945 bombs fell over Aalten. With terrible consequences.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"War<\/a>\n

Bombardment of Barlo<\/a><\/h2>\n
On 30 March 1945, an air-raid shelter in Barlo was hit by a bomb.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"De<\/a>\n

The Bark<\/a><\/h2>\n
An uninhabited farm in De Heurne became a center of resistance in 1944.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Bombardment<\/a>\n

Bombardment of Kruisstraat<\/a><\/h2>\n
On 24 February 1945, bombs fell in the Kruisstraat, with disastrous consequences.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Memorial<\/a>\n

Bombardment Dale<\/a><\/h2>\n
On February 8, 1945, a mistake bombing took place in Dale.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"'Uncle<\/a>\n

‘Uncle Jan’ Wikkerink<\/a><\/h2>\n
Key resistance leader during World War II
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Public<\/a>\n

Fallschirm-Armee Waffenschule<\/a><\/h2>\n
In WW2, the occupying forces established a school for military paratroopers in Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten<\/a>\n

The Rye Bread Train<\/a><\/h2>\n
During WW2, Achterhoekers sent food to the starving west.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Raid<\/a>\n

The church raid in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
On Sunday, January 30, 1944, SS men raided two churches in Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Amalia<\/a>\n

Where are Frits and Amalia Landau?<\/a><\/h2>\n
The Jewish couple Landau were executed and buried by the resistance during WWII. But where?
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Freya<\/a>\n

Freya Radar Station<\/a><\/h2>\n
Air defence installation built by the Germans during World War II
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Rotterdam<\/a>\n

‘Rotterdammertjes’ in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
During World War II, Aalten took in around 800 children from bombed-out Rotterdam.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Netherlands<\/a>\n

Netherlands Association for Air Raid Protection<\/a><\/h2>\n
Exhibition in the Soci\u00ebteit in Aalten, 1940
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Witch<\/a>\n

Witchcraft<\/a><\/h2>\n
“They flew on broomsticks and gathered in the Aalter Es.”
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Night<\/a>\n

Night Watch & Constables<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1937, G.H. Rots wrote about the \u2018night watch\u2019 and the constables in Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Glider<\/a>\n

A Gliding Airfield in Aalten?<\/a><\/h2>\n
Aaltensche Courant, 2 July 1937
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"'The<\/a>\n

Gravediggers<\/a><\/h2>\n
Responsible for digging graves for the deceased.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Anton<\/a>\n

Lecture by Mussert in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1936, NSB leader Anton Mussert gave a lecture in Aalten
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Glider<\/a>\n

Jan Bennink built a glider<\/a><\/h2>\n
Aaltensche Courant, 2 October 1934
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Excavation<\/a>\n

A burial mound in the Ringkampsbulten?<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1932, a search was conducted in the Ringkampsbulten for Neolithic graves
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Army<\/a>\n

Army Exercises 1931<\/a><\/h2>\n
“The otherwise so quiet and peaceful Aalten is now full of the clamour of war.”
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Border<\/a>\n

A Border Incident<\/a><\/h2>\n
De Graafschapper, 18 September 1931
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Wolf<\/a>\n

Wolves in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
People used to hunt wolves here. Will history repeat itself (here too)?
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Old<\/a>\n

Food Aid to Bocholt (1922)<\/a><\/h2>\n
Aalten sent food aid to the destitute population of Bocholt.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Spanish<\/a>\n

Spanish Flu<\/a><\/h2>\n
From 1918\u20131920, 60 residents of Aalten fell victim to this deadly pandemic.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"French<\/a>\n

Refugees in Aalten during WW I<\/a><\/h2>\n
During WW I, Aalten offered shelter to many foreign refugees.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Twente<\/a>\n

A canal passing Aalten?<\/a><\/h2>\n
At the beginning of the last century, there were plans for a canal with a
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Terrazzo<\/a>\n

Monasso: Italian Terrazzo Workers in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
Operating in the Achterhoek for over a century
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"German<\/a>\n

German currency as a daily means of payment<\/a><\/h2>\n
Until the beginning of the 20th century, German money was the daily means of payment
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Zentralverband<\/a>\n

Zentralverband Chr. Textilarbeiter, branch Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
At the beginning of the 20th century, Aalten had its own branch of a German
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"100<\/a>\n

100 Years of Independence<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1913, the Netherlands celebrated the centenary of its independence from the French.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Tram,<\/a>\n

Tram line Lichtenvoorde\u2013Bocholt<\/a><\/h2>\n
The tram line was opened in 1910 and discontinued in 1953.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Nursing<\/a>\n

Nursing Association seeks support<\/a><\/h2>\n
Aaltensche Courant, 23 March 1910
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

The Krankenkasse Issue<\/a><\/h2>\n
Aaltensche Courant, 23 March 1910
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Brauerei<\/a>\n

Cross-border workers Aalten-Bocholt around 1900<\/a><\/h2>\n
Around 1900, hundreds of cross-border workers from Aalten worked in Bocholt
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Gasthuisstraat,<\/a>\n

Reformed Almshouse<\/a><\/h2>\n
Haartsestraat 14-18, Aalten (no longer extant)
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Steam<\/a>\n

Plans for a steam tram line<\/a><\/h2>\n
The plans for the tram line from Lichtenvoorde to Bocholt (1900).
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Roman<\/a>\n

Roman Catholic Almshouse<\/a><\/h2>\n
Hogestraat, Aalten
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Philips<\/a>\n

Aalten gets electricity<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1899, rumors were circulating that Aalten might receive electricity!
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Shoshone<\/a>\n

Indian stories<\/a><\/h2>\n
About a conflict between descendants of Aalten emigrants and original inhabitants
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Old<\/a>\n

The Ecclesiastical Situation in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1887, the army and police had to maintain order between churchgoers
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"stamp<\/a>\n

Administration of Justice in Aalten (1810-1877)<\/a><\/h2>\n
Until 1877, justice was administered in Aalten.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"American<\/a>\n

Aalten residents who fought in the American Civil War<\/a><\/h2>\n
Some emigrants from Aalten fought along
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Clymer,<\/a>\n

Gruesome arrival in New York<\/a><\/h2>\n
The unfortunate story of Berend Hendrik Legters (1854)
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"De<\/a>\n

Aalten ‘junction of roads’<\/a><\/h2>\n
\u201cThus it will provide much pleasure for new residents\u201d (1854)
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten<\/a>\n

Aalten Constituency<\/a><\/h2>\n
Electoral district for the Provincial Council of Gelderland (1852-1919).
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Phoenix<\/a>\n

The Phoenix Disaster (1847)<\/a><\/h2>\n
At the end of 1847, dozens of residents from Oud-Aalten perished on Lake Michigan
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Map<\/a>\n

Hunting Posts of ‘t Walfort Estate<\/a><\/h2>\n
Thirteen of these hunting posts can still be seen today.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

The Belgian Revolt (1830\u20131832)<\/a><\/h2>\n
Once again, young men from Aalten marched off to join the struggle.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

The Lime Tree, the Coat of Arms of Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
For nearly two centuries, the municipality of Aalten bore a lime tree in its official
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

The French Period (1795\u20131813)<\/a><\/h2>\n
During the French period, Aalten enjoyed the blessings (?) of French rule.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Gallow's<\/a>\n

Gallows Hill<\/a><\/h2>\n
This is where ‘criminals, witches, and other scum’ were executed.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Vagrant,<\/a>\n

The Vagrant Hunter<\/a><\/h2>\n
Official tasked with hunting beggars and vagabonds.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

The Aalten Commotions of 1750<\/a><\/h2>\n
People burst into tears, sighed loudly, or collapsed
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Saxon<\/a>\n

East Gelderland in 1741<\/a><\/h2>\n
This is how the Deventer scholar Dumbar viewed the old lands of the County.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Tax<\/a>\n

A tax history from the year 1717<\/a><\/h2>\n
A complex story about delinquent taxes and forced sales.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Witch<\/a>\n

Marry\u2019s Witch Trial<\/a><\/h2>\n
Bredevoort, 1675
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

Johannes Holthus Turret Clock<\/a><\/h2>\n
Turret clock from the St Joriskerk in Bredevoort, crafted in 1666
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Brevoort<\/a>\n

Traces of Brevoort in New York<\/a><\/h2>\n
Around 1660 Hendrick Janszen \u2018van Brevoort\u2019 came to New Amsterdam
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Bredevoort<\/a>\n

Bredevoort Gunpowder Tower Disaster<\/a><\/h2>\n
On July 12, 1646, the castle’s gunpowder tower was struck by lightning.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Looting,<\/a>\n

Forced Contributions in Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
The population of Aalten regularly suffered from forced contributions in the past.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Aalten<\/a>\n

Aalten Avenue, Canvey Island<\/a><\/h2>\n
Did the people of Old Aalten help drain this island on the Thames?
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"VOC<\/a>\n

People from Aalten in the service of the VOC<\/a><\/h2>\n
Discover over 250 names from Aalten and Bredevoort in VOC service.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Hanze\"<\/a>\n

A merchant family from Aalten around 1600<\/a><\/h2>\n
How the Schenk-Voerknecht family grew into an international merchant dynasty.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Fortress<\/a>\n

Capture of Bredevoort (1572)<\/a><\/h2>\n
During the Eighty Years’ War, Bredevoort was under Spanish authority.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

The Calvary Mount at Aalten<\/a><\/h2>\n
‘Calvary Mount’ is a historical name for the highest part of the ‘Aaltense Es’
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Stations<\/a>\n

The Aalten Stations of the Cross<\/a><\/h2>\n
The most complete example of their kind in the Low Countries
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

Fortified Town Bredevoort<\/a><\/h2>\n
The fortified town of Bredevoort has a history dating back to the year 945.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>\n

Treaty of Wesel (1326)<\/a><\/h2>\n
In 1326, the eastern Achterhoek came permanently under Guelders control
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Belt<\/a>\n

Aalten in the Middle Ages<\/a><\/h2>\n
Aalten has been inhabited for at least 1,200 years.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\"Pagus<\/a>\n

Aladna in the Year 828<\/a><\/h2>\n
The earliest mention of Aalten is not without controversy.
Bekijk<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t