Tag: Rossem
Van Rossem Talks about the Waterlines ‘I also want military plants in my garden’
A WATER LINE WHAT IS THAT AGAIN? The province of Utrecht is dotted with fortresses. Fort Vechten, Fort Rijnauwen, Fort aan de Klop. All fortresses that together with a number…
Van Rossem tells about how Overvecht’s reputation has changed over the years
Complete new residential areas were built in the 50s, 60s and 70s. In addition to Overvecht, this also concerns Kanaleneiland and Hoograven. Overvecht was a special new district. In addition…
Van Rossem Talks about the hidden Lofen palace in Utrecht: ‘These pillars get my love’
Utrecht – Many archaeological treasures are hidden under the Domplein. One of those treasures consists of the remains of a palace. Beneath the pubs in the corner of the square…
Van Rossem Tells: the Healthy City
So where does that image of a dirty, unhealthy city come from? “Especially from the 19th century”, says De Kam. “That was a century full of infectious diseases such as…
Van Rossem Talks about Demka and the polluting industrial history of Zuilen
Many former employees remained proud of their former employer. Demka and Werkspoor were part of the ‘National Pride’, as were companies such as Fokker, Philips and DAF. Companies where employees…
Maarten van Rossem: ‘Sis was a kind of twin sister, I have to get used to the fact that she is no longer there’
It is not yet known what will happen to Here are the Van Rossems. “We have not thought about that yet, that needs time first. What we made last year…
Art historian Mary ‘Sis’ van Rossem passed away
In another series from 2019, called Brothers in Berlin, Mary had to cancel due to health problems. She was unable to participate in the program at the time because of…
Van Rossem Tells: in 1956 Russian aggression also caused a Jaarbeurs full of refugees
“Both refugee groups are actually there for the same reasons,” explains Van Rossem. “The violent repression of the Russians. Now in Ukraine, then in Hungary.” In the latest episode of…
Van Rossem tells about the doctors’ resistance in Kamp Amersfoort
Jan Roorda, a prominent general practitioner from Haarlem, was the founder of Medisch Cerzet. He wrote down his experiences in Kamp Amersfoort. From his diary: “I looked curiously back at…
Van Rossem Talks about the Baarn years of Escher
In the same Baarn Van Rossem meets Mark Veldhijsen, the manager of Escher’s large archive. Veldhijsen: “He was very satisfied in Baarn, especially about where he lived, so close to…