Onze oude dorpskerken: Tachtig schetsen van dorpskerken in Nederland

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Onze oude dorpskerken: Tachtig schetsen van dorpskerken in Nederland

by Herman van der Kloot Meijburg

NL·~22 minutes·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

INHOUDSOPGAVE VAN DE AFBEELDINGEN

2:27
2

Colofon

0:00
3

Beschikbaarheid

0:23
4

Codering

0:17
5

Documentgeschiedenis

0:03
6

Externe Referenties

0:07
7

Verbeteringen

19:30

Description

A gentle walkthrough of the Netherlands' village churches unfolds in this richly illustrated guide. Organized alphabetically by place name, each entry invites you to pause at the stone façade, the soaring tower, or the quiet interior of a modest parish. The sketches range from the simple nave of a coastal hamlet to the ornate choir of a historic inland town, offering a snapshot of regional character.

The book captures a variety of architectural styles—from sturdy medieval brickwork to delicate renaissance details—allowing listeners to picture the evolution of Dutch ecclesiastical design. Accompanying notes describe unique features such as carved portals, barrel vaults, and distinctive bell towers, bringing each sketch to life. Whether you love history, architecture, or simply enjoy wandering through quiet countryside scenes, this collection offers a vivid auditory tour of forgotten sanctuaries.

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Language

nl

Duration

~22 minutes (21K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.

Release date

2014-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Herman van der Kloot Meijburg

Herman van der Kloot Meijburg

1875–1961

Remembered as a Dutch architect with a deep interest in historic buildings, he also wrote about old churches, farmhouses, and country-house design. His books reflect both a designer’s eye and a strong sense of architectural heritage.

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