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The Geuzenstraat is more than trinkets (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

The Geuzenstraat is more than trinkets (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - The Geuzenstraat is more than trinkets, it includes many markett stall, medieval scenen and music. Crowded but not one to miss.

Photo April 2016, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 444 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

The blacksmith - a beautiful craft (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

The blacksmith - a beautiful craft (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - The blacksmith - a beautiful craft. The sound of the hammer could be heard from afar, there was active forging, resulting in numerous swords, spears, bowls and even with armor this blacksmith was way ahead of his time.

Photo April 2016, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 444 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

The tinsmith, a beautiful craft (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

The tinsmith, a beautiful craft (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - The tinsmith, a beautiful craft. Nice to see in a stall how hot liquid tin can be formed into artistic objects in a mold.

Photo April 2016, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 444 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

The blacksmith - a beautiful craft (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

The blacksmith - a beautiful craft (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - The blacksmith - a beautiful craft. The sound of the hammer could be heard from afar, there was active forging, resulting in numerous swords, spears, bowls and even with armor this blacksmith was way ahead of his time.

Photo April 2016, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 444 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval bustle but above all a very nice atmosphere in the historic city center. There is a lot to see, many people are dressed in medieval costumes and many stalls and terraces have been given a medieval atmosphere. The many streets, squares and quays are therefore busy, but then a pleasant bustle with medieval music, activities, crafts, food and catering, rightly an event on UNESCO size.

Photo April 2016, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 444 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval bustle but above all a very nice atmosphere in the historic city center. There is a lot to see, many people are dressed in medieval costumes and many stalls and terraces have been given a medieval atmosphere. The many streets, squares and quays are therefore busy, but then a pleasant bustle with medieval music, activities, crafts, food and catering, rightly an event on UNESCO size.

Photo April 2016, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 444 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

William || de la Marc by Holly Chambers

Many mercenaries and medieval music (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Many mercenaries and medieval music (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Many mercenaries and medieval music played by many musicians fill the streets with a very nice atmosphere.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval scenes and atmosphere, one of the many with lots of people dressed up for the event.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Many mercenaries and medieval music (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Many mercenaries and medieval music (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Many mercenaries and medieval music played by many musicians fill the streets with a very nice atmosphere.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval bustle but above all a very nice atmosphere in the historic city center. There is a lot to see, many people are dressed in medieval costumes and many stalls and terraces have been given a medieval atmosphere. The many streets, squares and quays are therefore busy, but then a pleasant bustle with medieval music, activities, crafts, food and catering, rightly an event on UNESCO size.

Photo April 2016, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 444 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Popular event with crowded streets (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Crowded streets with lots of visitors, it's a very popular event with lots to see.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

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