The First World War Experience Centre in Tildonk
Visit the WW1 Experience Centre in Tildonk and discover how locals coped with the occupation.
History
Here you can find a number of articles on various historical topics. Heavily featured is the First World War and its impact on Belgium, such as How did it all begin, and What happened after the Armistice?
I also cover the rise and fall of the Flemish cloth industry, and various processions that commemorate historical events, such as the procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges. Much more is covered; just browse and see!
King Albert’s Heroes: A Belgian Armored Corps in WW1
The literally “Around The World In Three Years” odyssey of a group of Belgian soldiers during the First World War
The bombing of Houffalize and its consequences
A closer look at one of the key events during the Battle of the Bulge in the Belgian Ardennes
Battle of the Bulge Tour
Find out all about the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, and visit local museums and sites of interest
Armistice Day 1918 … What Happened Next?
When the Flemish people returning to Flanders Fields after Armistice Day 1918, they were greeted by scenes of total devastation.
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges takes place every year (except 2020) on Ascension Day.
The Rise and Fall of the Medieval Flemish Cloth Industry
The 11th to 13th centuries were a golden age for the medieval Flemish cloth industry. And then the English introduced their crippling wool tax!
The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken: Beauty and the Beast
The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are beautiful. But it’s worth remembering their origins.
The anti-tank ditch in Haacht
Fancy a 3 km walk along a defensive wall from the Second World War?
Remembering the Battle of Passchendaele
July 1917 saw the start of the Battle of Passchendaele. Here are three ways to remember.
Walking where many had fallen
Two walks that take you through the heart of Flanders Fields to some of the most poignant World War One cemeteries.
Belgian woodcarver discovers stolen English coat of arms
Outstanding detective work by Belgian woodcarver Patrick Damiaens led to a valuable carving being reunited with its home in England decades after being lost.