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Nee, maar Leeuwarden moet een belangrijke plaats krijgen in de Friese canon.
Vanaf maandag 20 augustus 2007 is het Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden zes weken lang voor het publiek gesloten in verband met de verhuizing naar de nieuwbouw aan de Groeneweg.
Vanaf dinsdag 2 oktober 2007 is iedereen weer welkom in het nieuwe, modern geoutilleerde publiekscentrum van het HCL op Groeneweg 1.
www.gemeentearchief.nl   (499 words)

  
  Leeuwarden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leeuwarden (Frisian: Ljouwert) is a municipality and the capital city of the Dutch province of Friesland.
Leeuwarden, as capital of the province of Friesland, is home to the seat of the provincial authorities.
Leeuwarden is the start and finish location of the famous Elfstedentocht, a 200 km long speed skating race, which is held whenever it gets cold enough for the canals to freeze over.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leeuwarden   (592 words)

  
 LEEUWARDEN - LoveToKnow Article on LEEUWARDEN
As the Hague grew up round the court 01 the counts of Holland, so Leeuwarden round the And spareth the milck cow, and purgeth the blood, These hauving with peason, for pottage in Lent, Thou spareth both otemel and bread to be spent."
Leeuwarden is the centre of a flourishing trade, being easily accessible from all parts of the province by road, rail and canal.
The chief business is in stock of every kind, dairy and agricultural produce and fresh-water fish, a large quantity of which is exported to France.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /L/LE/LEEUWARDEN.htm   (482 words)

  
 leeuwarden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Leeuwarden, capital of the province of Friesland, is situated in the north of the Netherlands.
Leeuwarden offers abundant possibilities for education in many fields; for example in areas including environment, technology, economy, information technology, retail, government studies and the tourism/hotel-trade.
Leeuwarden is fabulous for those who want to live in a dynamic 'full service city' with all possibilities for studying, working, leisure, sports and culture - and still want to enjoy the space and nature of the country.
www.eurotowns.org.uk /leeuwardencity.html   (490 words)

  
 Netherlands - Leeuwarden And Neighbourhood
But at Leeuwarden you find, sweeping and plaining over the canals, the beautiful tern, otherwise known as the sea swallow, white and powerful and delicately graceful, and possessed of a double portion of the melancholy of birds of the sea.
At Leeuwarden is a patriotic society known as the " Vereenigung tot bevordering van vreemdelingenverkeer," whose ambition, as their title suggests, is to draw strangers to the town ; and as part of their campaign they have issued a little guide to Leeuwarden and its environs, in English.
Thus (of Leeuwarden) : "It is surrounded by splendid fertile meadows, to all of which, though especially to those lying near the roads to Marssum and Stiens, may be applied the words of the Frisian poet Dr. E.
www.oldandsold.com /articles18/holland-16.shtml   (3730 words)

  
 DRF--Digitale Stad Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden ligt weliswaar in het hoge noorden, maar met een `reistijd' van 1 seconde kan afstand geen bezwaar meer zijn, dus kom regelmatig even langs.
Leeuwarden is de hoofdstad van Friesland met bijna 90.000 inwoners.
Leeuwarden is in Friesland de stad met de meest bestuurlijke, economische en culturele uitstraling.
www.drf.nl /plaatsen/leeuwarden/leeuwarden.htm   (199 words)

  
 Leeuwarden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Leeuwarden''' (Frisian languageFrisian: '''Ljouwert) is a municipality and the capital city of the NetherlandsDutch province of Friesland/.
Famous natives of Leeuwarden include stadtholder William IV of Orange, graphical artist M. Escher and exotic dancer and convicted spy Mata Hari.
Although the politics in the provincial authority were dominated for decades by the christian democratic Christian Democratic AppealCDA party, Leeuwarden itself during that time always had a socialist rule by the PvdA in the municipal council.
www.infothis.com /find/Leeuwarden   (645 words)

  
 [Leeuwarden]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The city was founded in the 9th century AD on the shores of the Middelzee, an arm of the sea which penetrated deep inland.
Leeuwarden was built on 3 terpen (man-made earthen mounds to which the people retreated during high water) which can still be seen in the historic inner city.
As a result of this, among other things, Leeuwarden was counted among one of the 10 most prosperous cities in the Netherlands.
www.chirurgen-leeuwarden.nl /leeuwarden.htm   (364 words)

  
 Natuurkundig Genootschap Leeuwarden
The Leeuwarden 'Natuurkundig Genootschap' was established, like so many others of its kind, in the closing days of the Dutch Republic.
Leeuwarden only expanded beyond the city walls shortly after the turn of the century, with the single exception of the Schrans, a quarter directly adjacent to the south side of the city, but administratively separate.
The first one is a gradually diminishing intensity of the society's activities, and of the individual members' involvement in those activities; the second one is the steady rise in numbers during the period.
homepage.mac.com /ilja/old/leeuw.htm   (2385 words)

  
 TCC - Leeuwarden Air Base
Leeuwarden city in the south as viewed from the north-west of the air base.
Leeuwarden was the first RNLAF base to operate jet fighters: In 1948 the first Gloster Meteor arrived for 323 Squadron.
Leeuwarden was the first base to switch to this type and was the first base to operate the F-16 after its Mid-Life Update program, an extensive modernization program which makes it possible to fly well into the 2000s with this type.
home.wanadoo.nl /tcc/rnlaf/lwab.html   (1250 words)

  
 Surroundings Leeuwarden and Friesland
Leeuwarden develops itself as an educational centre with students from all over the world.
Leeuwarden has some fame for his dairy industrie and the biggest european cattle-market on friday.
Leeuwarden also houses the administrative center of the province Friesland, the court of justice and a military airbase.
www.werkplaats.com /kade/bed-and-breakfast-friesland.htm   (944 words)

  
 Leeuwarden, ‘Royal Canadian Dragoons’   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The ‘Royal Canadian Dragoons’ monument in Leeuwarden is a bricked-in plaque with the emblem of the Dragoons (a deer).
The ‘Royal Canadian Dragoons’ monument reminds the inhabitants of Leeuwarden of the liberation of the city on 15 April 1945 by this regiment.
The monument was unveiled on 15 April 1983 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the regiment.
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca /canadaeuropa/monument/nl(fr(leeuwarden-en.asp   (120 words)

  
 Leeuwarden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
In 1504 Leeuwarden became the capital of Friesland.
In 1515, because the Saxony had to much trouble, Leeuwarden was sold to Charles V, King of Spain, for 100.000 guilders.
People were told, under the lead of mayor Atje Lambertsz, that more soldiers had arrived in the blockhouse, and that they were here to loot the city.
www.sp-plus.nl /home/silvius/Leeuwarden/Lwd.htm   (533 words)

  
 Leeuwarden city (The Netherlands)
The city of Leeuwarden is the seat of Leeuwarden municipality.
But no less than 21 sources depict for Leeuwarden a flag with a yellow lion; in 16 cases on a green field, in 5 cases on a blue field.
Leeuwarden's name is said to be derived from "leeuw" = lion.
www.fotw.net /flags/nl-leewd.html   (175 words)

  
 → Eewal Bed and Breakfast, Leeuwarden, Friesland (The Netherlands - Holland) - bed and breakfast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Eewal Bed and Breakfast is located in the historical centre of Leeuwarden city.
Leeuwarden is the capital of Friesland which is a northern province.
In the historical centre of the van de stad Leeuwarden staat aan de Eewal 76 achter het in 1611 gebouwde grachtenhuis (toen de Ee er nog stroomde) een achterhuis, tevens rijksmonument, dat vorig jaar is gerestaureerd en nu plaats biedt aan een gastenverblijf met authentiek gestucd balkenplafond en marmeren schouw.
www.bnbchoices.com /holland/eewal.bnb   (1183 words)

  
 TCC - Leeuwarden Air Base: Search And Rescue Flight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Only one of the pilots survived and he was picked up by the SAR and flown to the hospital of Leeuwarden.
A year later the unit was appointed as the official unit to transport members of the Royal family.
fter a major reorganization, the SAR unit was transferred to Leeuwarden Air Base in July 1977, closer to the ranges.
home.wanadoo.nl /tcc/rnlaf/303sq.html   (807 words)

  
 Sentry Aviation News-Frisian Flag 2001, Leeuwarden, 20011019
The annual exercise Frisian Flag 2001 at Leeuwarden, brought some exceptional visitors from Finland with F-18c's.
Frisian Flag 2001 was organised (as usual) by the 323 squadron of Leeuwarden.
Thanks for the Leeuwarden PRO department for the organization of this day.
www.sentry.hangar1.net /trip01-11.html   (234 words)

  
 Hotels in Leeuwarden, Netherlands
The Bilderberg Oranje Hotel is situated in the heart of the historical capital city of Friesland: Leeuwarden.
Eurohotel Leeuwarden is situated along a traffic free road.
The Bastion Hotel Leeuwarden is ideal for guests who prefer a personal atmosphere, hospitality, comfort, good facilities and competitive rates.
bookings.net /city/nl/leeuwarden.en.html   (155 words)

  
 Airfield Directions - Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden is the home base for two squadrons F-16s and the SAR flight with brught yellow coloured Agusta Bell 412s.
It is a good base to spot as there is plenty of traffic and some good places to take pictures.
You can take a couple of buses from Leeuwarden main station to Jelsum for the spots 1 to 3.
www.scramble.nl /civ/airports/ehlw.htm   (393 words)

  
 Friesland : Regions in Brief : Leeuwarden | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Take E231 east, then A6 north through Flevoland to Heerenveen, then northwest to Leeuwarden on N32; or travel through Noord-Holland province on A8 from Amsterdam to Zaandam, then E22 north across IJsselmeer on the Afsluitdijk, then northeast on N31 and A31 to Leeuwarden.
Mata Hari--The most famous figure in Leeuwarden's history was born here in 1876 as Margaretha Zelle, but became better known under the name Mata Hari.
Margaretha grew up in a wealthy family, and at the age of 19 married an army officer and left for the Dutch East Indies.
www.frommers.com /destinations/friesland/3119028078.html   (593 words)

  
 Hotels in Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Leeuwarden, 8911 AG Click here to check availability and make reservations
The Bilderberg Oranje Hotel is in Leeuwarden, the capital of the lovely province of Fryslan, and is an international hotel.
Description: The Bastion Hotel Leeuwarden is situated 5 minutes from the central station of Leeuwarden.
athensohio.net /online-hotel-reservations/Netherlands/Leeuwarden   (227 words)

  
 Anthroposophy: lively debate in Leeuwarden (The Netherlands)
On Friday 9 May 1997, a debate took place on Anthroposophy and its links to (Waldorf) education, to medicine, and to occultism in general.
It was in Leeuwarden, a town of 60.000 inhabitants, and the capital of the northern Dutch province of Friesland.
The Leeuwarden Waldorf school was founded in 1982, Van der Heide said.
www.stelling.nl /simpos/leeuw.htm   (1288 words)

  
 Netherlands - Friesland - Stavoren To Leeuwarden
Stavoren may be dull and unalluring, but not so Hindeloopen, the third station on the railway to Leeuwarden, where we shall stay.
All that is most picturesque in Dutch furniture and costume comes from this little town—or professes to do so, for the manufacture of spurious Hindeloopen cradles and stoofjes, chairs and cupboards, is probably a recognised industry.
In the museum at Leeuwarden are two rooms arranged and furnished exactly in the genuine Hindeloopen manner, and they are exceedingly charming and gay.
www.oldandsold.com /articles18/holland-15.shtml   (2352 words)

  
 The Leeuwarden Experience (Sep 1999)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Actually it was just 6 killing and painful hours by train (I hate trains), but there we were, in Leeuwarden (The Netherlands).
Talk at the weekly voting sessions, or daily (hourly?) at the Sevilian Board.
Anyway, here is the Leeuwarden Experience, starring Karen, Erwin, Johan and me, Bruno.
www.puam.be /leeuwarden/leeuwarden.html   (128 words)

  
 Activiteiten SPL Jacobijnerkerkhof 50 8911 EN Leeuwarden
In Leeuwarden he organizes activities of the SPL, Studentchaplaincy Leeuwarden.
A group of young people from Leeuwarden and the province of Friesland will visit the community of Taizé from 30 April - 8 May. You are invited to join them.
In Taizé you will join a discussiongroup, do some work in the kitchen, the camping place etc., you are expected to attend the beautiful prayers (3x a day).
www.spl-info.nl /spl-inter.htm   (258 words)

  
 Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden (Friesisch und Niederdeutsch : Ljouwert) ist eine Stadt in der niederländischen Provinz Friesland und gleichzeitig der Verwaltungssitz der Provinz.
Heute stellt Leeuwarden das wirtschaftliche Zentrum Provinz Friesland.
Außerdem ist Leeuwarden eine der Dienstleistungsstädte mit u.a.
www.uni-protokolle.de /Lexikon/Leeuwarden.html   (148 words)

  
 Address Leeuwarden
When you arrive by train or bus at Leeuwarden NS railway station, cross the station square straight onto Sophialaan.
Follow the Julianalaan until the roundabout at the FEC (Fryslân Expo Centre).
Via the A31/N383 you enter the city of Leeuwarden.
www.kadaster.nl /english/adresses/leeuwarden.html   (179 words)

  
 Leeuwarden, Netherlands Hotel Information, Rate Comparison: Direct Prices, Discounters, Consolidators (LWR/all)
Bastion Hotel Leeuwarden @ Legedijk 6, 8935DG the bastion hotel leeuwarden is ideal for guests who prefer a personal atmosphere, hospitality, comfort, good facilities and competitive rates.
Bilderberg Oranje Hotel @ Stationsweg 4, LEEUWARDEN 8911AG the bilderberg oranje hotel is situated in the heart of the historical capital city of friesland: leeuwarden.
Bordine Bed & Breakfast @ Bordineweg 113, LEEUWARDEN 8931AN bordine is a small friendly bed & breakfast, located at a quiet green and safe street, a 100 m from van harinxsma canal, 5 min.
www.hotels-shopper.com /NL/LWR_d.html   (1417 words)

  
 Code One Magazine: MLU Testing at Leeuwarden — Second Quarter 2002
Kantoor Testvliegen, or KTV, at Leeuwarden Air Base is the official home of the F-16 flight test office.
At Leeuwarden, one of RNLAF’s three F-16 main operating bases, the unit uses a specially instrumented F-16B MLU aircraft for its testing purposes.
We can make more efficient use of our test sorties from here.” Considering that the KTV is a single-aircraft unit, this proximity to airspace constitutes a major factor in the move as well.
www.codeonemagazine.com /archives/2002/articles/arp_02/mlu   (1687 words)

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