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Texel Councillor Cees Hooijschuur (67) Died Suddenly

Texel Councillor Cees Hooijschuur (67) Died Suddenly

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Texel alderman Cees Hooijschuur (67) has suddenly passed away. The municipality announced this on its website. Last Wednesday evening he was still present at the meeting of the council committee.Read Article

Texel Is only Now Celebrating 80 Years of Liberation: 'It Was a Strange Time'

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Exactly eighty years ago today, the Canadian liberators finally arrived on Texel. In the harbour of Oudeschild, they were welcomed enthusiastically by the Texel people. "They're here, they're here!" While the rest of the Netherlands had already been liberated for more than two weeks in May 1945, the five Wadden Islands were still occupied. The Germans there refused to surrender. Texel was the first island to be liberated on 20 May, Schiermonniko…Valencia, Spain · Valencia See the Story

Fascinating Discovery: Palmwood's Dress Intact After 400 Years Under the Sea

When divers explored the sandy bottoms off the island of Texel, they discovered an unknown wreck, soon named Palmwood Wreck. Among the scattered remains of luxury objects and personal relics, an amazing discovery emerged: the Palmwood dress, a sumptuous 17th century silk garment miraculously preserved after four centuries under the sea. This unique piece, silent witness to a still mysterious shipwreck, intrigues historians and archaeologists tod…Texel · Texel Read Article

An almost true story: The tailor from Texel - Essen-Ruhr

On the small island of Texel once lived a skilled tailor named Willem. His hands carried the needle with such precision that it was said that his stitches were finer than the threads of a spider web. But Willem was not only a master of his craft – he also had a heart full of goodness. A stormy autumn evening a stranger knocked at his door. He was soaked, his coat torn and his look tired. Without hesitation, Willem offered him a place at the fire…Texel · Texel Read Article

Holiday on Texel: Tourist goes to the beach - when looking into the water her stomach turns

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A beach walk on holiday on Texel is actually something nice. Well, apparently not for this tourist...Texel · Texel Read Article

Holiday on Texel: Tourist goes to the beach - when looking into the water her stomach turns

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A beach walk on holiday on Texel is actually something nice. Well, apparently not for this tourist...Texel · Texel Read Article

Holiday on Texel: Tourist goes to the beach - when looking into the water her stomach turns

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A beach walk on holiday on Texel is actually something nice. Well, apparently not for this tourist...Texel · Texel See the Story

VVV Texel: Beware of extreme bustle - World News

The Easter weekend is the official start of the tourist season for Texel and this year holidaymakers know how to find the island again. “The weather is tastier than last year. If we compare it with last year, we also see that we have significantly more bookings,” says Rosalie Lap from Texel VVV. But a packed island with tourists, Texelaars don’t have to be afraid of that. “The most beautiful places are of course well booked in advance, but there…Travel · Texel See the Story

Where World War II simply went on: The Georgian Blood Bath of Texel

The Dutch island of Texel is a popular holiday destination. Half forgotten is a dark chapter of its history: Just before the end of the Second World War in Europe, bloody battles took place here – even after the surrender.Texel · Texel Read Article

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