Category: Restoration

• The oldest house in my town

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  September 17, 2020

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  Archeology, Leiden, Restoration

  Have a seat! My dear traveller, have I got a story for you today! Allow me to take you to the 15th century. The city of Leiden was a large town, growing fast with the weaving industry. The hustle & bustle must have been amazing in those days. The growing town attracted plenty of newcomers,…

• House from 1540

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  April 19, 2020

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  Alkmaar, Restoration

  Here you see one of the oldest houses in Alkmaar, built in 1540, situated on Kanisstreet number 1. A ‘kanis’ is a pedlar’s basket and because the house is situated near an old almshouse you may assume that pedlar’s went to the almshouse often to sell their items. The façade is that of a typical…