Tag: Waterlines
Along the Dutch Waterlines: about centuries-old buildings and modern water management
These weeks, RTV Utrecht is broadcasting the series ‘Along the Dutch Waterlines’ in collaboration with NH Nieuws, Omroep Brabant and Omroep Gelderland. In 12 weeks we will take you right…
Along the Dutch Waterlines: a treasure of nature
They were built to protect our country: the forts of the Dutch Waterlines. Each fort was located exactly on a part of the water line that was weak and therefore…
Along the Dutch Waterlines: more than 100 forts
The forts also clearly show what changed over the years – and wars. For example, the imposing tower of Fort Honswijk was actually one floor higher. “It was a great…
Along the Dutch Waterlines: how we managed to keep the enemy out
This week, RTV Utrecht, in collaboration with NH News, Omroep Brabant and Omroep Gelderland, will be broadcasting the series ‘Along the Dutch Water Lines’. In 12 weeks we will take…
Along the Dutch Waterlines, about how fortresses and water protected us
The first forts around Utrecht were built from 1816. Forts such as the Gagel, Blauwkapel and De Bilt – all of which were close to the city – were supposed…
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…