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Winter Hill ,Horwich, UK
About Me Jake ,I am 11 years old and have Autism. This Blog is about what I can do not what I cannot,sometimes people think I cannot because I have autism ,this blog is about challenging that!I have lots of special interests, in particular running, exploring and this blog shows a small amount of what I get up to! Please be careful as some of activities I do may look easy are not , I know Winter Hill very well I can get off safely and know what to do when the weather closes in ,to keep myself safe I use high performance clothing and footwear,waterproof/ breathable/reflective/thermal layers. in layers so I keep warm and dry , I take my safety seriously and I always take care when out exploring. My dad is very experienced on the fells he is teaching me how to keep safe.I can use a map and compass, the hills can be windy , very cold, be wet , misty and boggy. STAY SAFE! check out under my link's for advice on safety from Bowland and Pennine Mountain rescue. Try my Winter Hill Challenge http://jakeofwinterhill.blogspot.com/2011/02/10-or-14-peak-courses-on-winter-hill-by.html

Friday 26 August 2011

middleburg historic town , Zeeland, Netherlands






Middleburg,


taken from
http://www.raremapsandbooks.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=2

this shows the old  defence's  and shape of the city of Middleburg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middelburg
http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Netherlands/blog-155054.html

a movie about the capture of Middleburg from the second world war
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=23505

http://www.middelburg.nl/
http://www.visitmiddelburg.nl/
http://www.plattegronden.nl/middelburg/



one of the old streets
isn't it beautiful ?
can you see the long chimney ?
old camper van from Germany
my dad said this was the split screen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Westfalia_Campers
http://www.google.be/search?q=volkswagen+camper+van+split+screen&hl=nl&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=LN1cTv39JcaXOunW1esC&ved=0CEgQsAQ&biw=1085&bih=619
we went into the abbey
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Netherlands/Provincie_Zeeland/Middelburg-459197/Things_To_Do-Middelburg-Abbey_church_Lange_Jan-BR-1.html
(Local Name: Onze Lieve Vrouwe Abdij) On the northeast side of the inner ring stands Onze Lieve Vrouwe Abdij, the Abbey of Our Lady. In 1150 White Canons of the Norbertine order (named after St Norbert of Xanten, who founded the order at Prémontré in France: hence the alternative name Premonstratensian) established themselves in the Carolingian stronghold of Middelburg. In the 16th century the abbey consisted of a picturesque and many-towered complex of buildings laid out round a cloister, including the canons' lodgings, to which were later added a refectory and chapterhouse (now the Provincial Library), a second courtyard, two churches and a tower
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taken from 
http://www.planetware.com/middelburg/abbey-of-our-lady-nl-zld-olva.htm

this is the water pump in the middle of the herb garden
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/3cf0e/
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/40ca9/
http://www.igougo.com/review-r1381974-Abbey_of_Middelburg.html

look at the patterns on the roof -

Halfords in NL
we used to go to the one in Prague
http://www.halfords.nl/


the abbey tower

http://www.tripadvisor.nl/Attraction_Review-g188618-d1822668-Reviews-Abbey_Tower_of_Long_John_Abdijtoren_de_Lange_Jan-Middelburg_Zeeland.html

Abdijtoren de Lange Jan




we went for some frites or chips !

(Local Name: Stadhuis) In the Markt stands the Town Hall (Stadhuis), one of the most beautiful Gothic secular buildings in the Netherlands, built between 1452 and 1458 by members of the Keldermans family. Between 1506 and 1520 a Meat Hall (meat market) and a tower were added, and in 1670 and 1780-84 there were further additions in neo-classical style. The Town Hall was almost completely destroyed in the 1940 bombing, but after the war was rebuilt in the original style. On the facade of 1512- 13, most of which survived the bombing, are figures of 25 Counts and Countesses of Zeeland and Holland, under canopies surmounted by fabulous animals. The windows and doors are closed by red and white shutters - a common
practice in the Middle Ages, when windows were not glazed.








some sayings
another saying
red and white door to match the shutters
old Volvo
a horse drawn carriage
the grand house -can you see the name in Dutch ?
lots of pictures

this shop made and restored furniture handles
can you see the boy ?


1620 on this old gate ?
this was near to the old gate ?
me and Evie on a trampoline , can you see the abbey tower ?
Abdijtoren de Lange Jan
hope

London
Dieppe

Golden trumpet
we are not sure -it is marked 1940 and has Jewish writing on it
part of the Abbey

This building is marked 1582


this house tilts to the left can you see ?
me and Evie on a playground !
This is where the scouts are based
http://www.middleburgscouting.org/


Old city walls
can you see the two doors ?



looks like someone made old barrels
can you see the house is bent on the right hand side - i hope it doesn't fall down !


1620 on the wall ?






can you see the heads ?

This is a old water tower


we ate some cakes from this shop outside was a stone picture
this is the canal which protects the city
where we stayed in Holland



Leo having his coat put on
I slept in here with Leo !
we watched some Dutch television ! it was in English with Dutch words at the bottom!
http://www.destelhoeve.nl/

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