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Theater Kalleke Step
Notice of an unexpected visit to theater Kalleke Step in Grembergen during a planned visit to Dendermonde.
Bayard and the Town Hall of Dendermonde
Report on the visit to Dendermonde City Hall and the Hollandse Kazerne with the common thread: Ros Carillon
Visit Belfry of Dendermonde 2023
Visit Belfry of Dendermonde 2023 Rein had managed to get in touch with Patrick Segers, the head of the Tourism Department in Dendermonde, and make an appointment to tour the Belfry. Not only was Patrick waiting for us in front of the Belfry and City Hall but he turned...
Having a good time in Lier
The first visit to a Belfry after the enforced Covid winter hibernation occurred fairly on the off chance. Only the hotel was very carefully chosen based on its very central location. Hotel Guzy The rooms are located above two storefronts owned by the same owners. In...
The dragon of Ypres
As part of the restoration of the Ypres belfry, the dragon has been removed from the stake. Magriet, as she has been called since this year, is also being restored.
Camille Wybo’s stained glass windows
During the restoration of Lo’s belfry, the windows of the Flemish dining room were fitted with stained glass windows fabricated by Camille Wybo.
Last Post under the Menin Gate
The first thing Reijer started talking about when the plan was made to go to the belfry of Ypres was to attend the Last Post ceremony under the Menin Gate. In fact, you cannot visit Ypres without having visited this ceremony.
Ludo Geloen, composer and carillonneur
At the fountain in front of the Belfry of Ypres, we had met with composer and carillonneur Ludo Geloen. Unfortunately, the on-camera interview didn’t go quite right but it turned into a great conversation.
Three towers of Sint-Truiden
A beautiful 1948 photo by photographer Cas Oorthuys of the three towers of Sint-Truiden in their original state.
Gilbert Declercq and the Belfry of Tienen
Notice of a tour of the Belfry of Tienen by Gilbert Declercq, honorary president of the Tien Guild Association. A comprehensive report on the church belfry and the Witlockx carillon.
Noël Reynders and the Belfry of Sint Truiden
Report on a chance but very special encounter with Noël Reynders (city carillonneur from 1967 – 2010) in the Belfry of Sint Truiden.