To the Beurs! From dairy to bread, from a commercial building to a knowledge center
27 November 2019
From dairy to bread, from a commercial building to a knowledge center. For a long time the Beursbuilding was one of the most important meeting points in Friesland. Niek Donker wrote a book for the University of Groningens''s Campus Fryslân about the long history of the building. It is called "Naar de Beurs!" or "To the Beurs!" in english.
Last Sunday, 24th November 2019, Niek Donker gave a lecture in Tresoar during the Museum Universiteit. During his lecture Niek shared the rich history of the building with the general public. Niek Donker also handed over the books to those who had submitted a story about the Beurs.
Last Sunday, 24th November 2019, Niek Donker gave a lecture in Tresoar during the Museum Universiteit. During his lecture Niek shared the rich history of the building with the general public. Niek Donker also handed over the books to those who had submitted a story about the Beurs.
The book "To the Beurs!" is available for 14.95 at Uitgeverij Wijdemeer
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Niek Donker, Photo: Hetty Dalsheim
To the Beurs, Photo: Hetty Dalsheim
Hetty Dalsheim & Jan Bles
| Last modified: | 06 December 2019 2.38 p.m. |
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