In Roman times, it was the main Rhine branch, forming the northern border of the Roman Empire. In medieval times, it was used for river transport and there is a towpath along large sections of the river, many parts of which have been upgraded to roads over time. The river silted up in the course of the Middle Ages and had lost all of its importance by the 17th century.
Description
The city of Utrecht was founded at a ford (crossing) near the fork of river Kromme Rijn into the Vecht to the north, and the Oude Rijn to the west. Of the original fork, little remains today and both Vecht and Rijn start from the city moat. For the first few kilometres of its course, the river is channelised and known as Leidse Rijn (Leiden Rhine). It becomes the Oude Rijn after the railway bridge near Harmelen (municipality Woerden). Then it flows westward through Woerden where first the river Lange Linschoten branches off to the south and then the Oude Rijn forms part of the city moats.
The city of Utrecht and the surrounding cities, villages, and townships form an agglomeration in the middle of The Netherlands. It is located entirely in the province of Utrecht, and is the eastern part of so-called North Wing the larger Randstad urban area.
The agglomeration has a population of about 690.000 people (a rough estimate based on data collected in 2001-2012). The following towns are commonly recognized as part of the agglomeration:
Pink Floyd bootleg recordings are the collections of audio and video recordings of musical performances by the British rock band Pink Floyd, which were never officially released by the band. The recordings consist of both live performances and outtakes from studio sessions unavailable in official releases. In some cases, certain bootleg recordings may be highly prized among collectors, as at least 40 songs composed by Pink Floyd have never been officially released.
During the 1970s, bands such as Pink Floyd created a lucrative market for the mass production of unofficial recordings with large followings of fans willing to purchase them. In addition, the huge crowds that turned up to these concerts made the effective policing of the audience for the presence of recording equipment virtually impossible. Vast numbers of recordings were issued for profit by bootleg labels.
Some Pink Floyd bootlegs exist in several variations with differing sound quality and length because sometimes listeners have recorded different versions of the same performance at the same time. Pink Floyd was a group that protected its sonic performance, making recording with amateur recording devices difficult. In their career, Pink Floyd played over 1,300 concerts, of which more than 350 were released as bootlegged recordings (sometimes in various versions). Few concerts have ever been broadcast (or repeated once they were broadcast on television), especially during 'the golden age' of the group from 1966 to 1981.
Holland is the 19th studio album by the American rock group The Beach Boys, released in January 1973. It was recorded in Baambrugge, Netherlands over the summer of 1972 using a reconstructed studio sent from California, and with two Brian Wilson tracks rush-recorded in Los Angeles and added to the album at the last minute. The photograph on the album's front cover is an upside down image of the Kromme Waal, a canal that runs through the center of Amsterdam.
Holland included a bonus EP, Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairy Tale), a musical fairy tale written by Brian Wilson about a magical transistor radio who appears to a young prince. Narration was provided by the group's manager: Jack Rieley.
Background
Just as Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" was coming to print, the Beach Boys, at manager Jack Rieley's urging, decided to pack up and record their next album in the Netherlands. They felt the change of scenery would make for some inspirational sessions, and perhaps even snap former leader Brian Wilson out of his deep depression.
The Parts of Holland/ˈhɒlənd/ is a historical subdivision used in south-east Lincolnshire, England from 1889 to 1974. The name is still recognised locally and survives in the district of South Holland.
Administration
Parts of Holland was one of the three medieval subdivisions or 'Parts' of Lincolnshire (the other two were Lindsey and Kesteven) which had long had separate county administrations (Quarter Sessions). Under the Local Government Act 1888 it obtained a county council, which it retained until 1974. At that point the three county councils were abolished and Lincolnshire (minus the northern part of Lindsey) had a single county council for the first time.
Before the changes of 1888, Holland had, since probably the tenth century, been divided into the three wapentakes of Elloe, Kirton and Skirbeck.
Holland (publisher) (Uitgeverij Holland) is an independent Dutchpublishing house of books for children and books for adults, founded in 1921 by Jan Bernhard van Ulzen in Amsterdam.
From 1921 until 1951
After having worked a few years as a sales representative for several publishing houses Jan Berhard van Ulzen established his own publishing business at his home address. The first publications were financed by his wife who had been a successful fashion cutter in Paris. After a few years the business could be located on the canal Herengracht in Amsterdam. In these years Holland specialized in social, Christian publications by original Dutch writers. A few translations were published, for instants (1937) Søren Kierkegaard, (1951) Pär Lagerkvist, and (1940) Denis de Rougemont. Next to books Holland also published a Christian literary magazine called Opwaartsche Wegen, which was published for 17 years. Poetry was published since 1950 in a series called De Windroos
Utrecht: Planning for People & Bikes, Not for Cars
Though already a very good city for bicycling, in recent years Utrecht has decided to go a step further and reduce the number of cars in the city's center. How? Eliminating roadways, reaching nearly 33K bike parking spots downtown, making transition to get to the train easier and safer for people bicycling in their new bike parking facility and hosts of other ways. See it all here. I guarantee you if you live in a city that doesn't have good bike planning or infrastructure this film will equally inspire and depress you!
published: 27 Jun 2019
From traffic sewer to city park, Paardenveld, Utrecht (Netherlands)
[604] The roads on Paardenveld in Utrecht in the Netherlands were confined to a much smaller space. After the old city moat was brought back here late 2015, two new parks have emerged. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=13801
published: 14 May 2018
How Utrecht tries to reduce the number of cyclists...
[824] ... on the busiest cycleway of the Netherlands. Utrecht is a world class cycling city, but there are still some challenges to overcome. See how Utrecht tries to get fewer people to choose the busiest route. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=20261
published: 19 Jan 2021
Catharijnesingel before and after, Utrecht, Netherlands
Final result of the reconstruction of a medieval waterway in the Dutch city of Utrecht. This project started in 1998 and took more than twenty years to complete. No less than 1400 meters of water and banks was brought back in this manner like it was before 1969. Now the water is mainly used for recreation. Parks, eco and public space are an important part of the improvements.
The video of the motorway was taken in 2010 shortly before it was closed down permanently. The boat video was made in September 2020 at the opening of the new waterway. In split screen the trips by car and by boat are synced and merged into one to illustrate the enormous effort.
published: 24 Sep 2020
The redesign of a former arterial road in Utrecht (NL)
[672] Croeselaan in Utrecht (The Netherlands) was a former 4-lane arterial. It no longer is. The space was redesigned it became a space for people, a linear park with an art-walk. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=15366
published: 16 Apr 2019
Utrecht Pedestrian Zone (Netherlands) [97]
The Utrecht pedestrian zone is a large area of car free streets in the historic city center. First in 1965 and from November 1968 on a larger scale, the narrow streets were closed to car traffic on the busiest shopping days. This experiment made the streets car free on Wednesdays and Saturdays which were -and still are- important market days. There was a lot of opposition from shop owners but the city went through with the plans for a permanent car ban. From 1971 the streets were permanently car free and they were redesigned. Side walks were removed and the streets were transformed to streets for pedestrians only. All opposition has since vanished. The area has been car free for 40 years now. The area is livable and a commercial success. It is one of the most attractive inner city shoppi...
published: 27 Sep 2010
Ride Utrecht Central to Utrecht Overvecht
[Ep. 910] A ride of 4.5km from the centre of Utrecht to a residential area in the north. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=23078
published: 18 Jan 2022
Utrecht’s Vredenburg is the busiest cycle path in all of the Netherlands
In Utrecht you'll see the most mesmerizing site: Vredenburg carries 33,000 cyclists on an average day! 60% of trips into the city are by bike. Private cars are banned from the road, all you will see is mega helpings of people on bikes, plus pedestrians, many bus lines and the very occasional taxi (taxis aren't very popular in Utrecht.)
On the plane ride home while going thru nearly 2,000 shots I took in Amsterdam and Utrecht, I realized so much of this good footage will not figure in the final product of my mega doc from Utrecht. So I thought best to put up a fun montage using some of the best shots. After all, I tweeted just one 30 second shot of footage overhead and that was watched nearly 400K times. So I figure there are probably many thousands that would love to just sit back and wat...
published: 29 May 2019
Why can't you cycle here in Utrecht?
[Ep. 917] What's the reason for a cycling ban on this road in Utrecht? The city planned a so-called "Noord-Zuid Doorbraak" (North-South cut through) in the 1960s. Demolition of buildings in the route had started, but the road was never finished. Most of the gaps were filled with new buildings, but the plan left some unexpected traces in the city. Such as this cycling ban! More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=23158
published: 01 Mar 2022
Finally finished; a cycle route in Utrecht's station area
[Ep. 903] It had been a building site since 2009, but this summer Smakkelaarsveld was finally finished as a cycle street (or rather a cycle path where delivery vehicles are permitted). The rest of the area will be developed in the coming years, but at least you can cycle here again decently. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=22068
Though already a very good city for bicycling, in recent years Utrecht has decided to go a step further and reduce the number of cars in the city's center. How?...
Though already a very good city for bicycling, in recent years Utrecht has decided to go a step further and reduce the number of cars in the city's center. How? Eliminating roadways, reaching nearly 33K bike parking spots downtown, making transition to get to the train easier and safer for people bicycling in their new bike parking facility and hosts of other ways. See it all here. I guarantee you if you live in a city that doesn't have good bike planning or infrastructure this film will equally inspire and depress you!
Though already a very good city for bicycling, in recent years Utrecht has decided to go a step further and reduce the number of cars in the city's center. How? Eliminating roadways, reaching nearly 33K bike parking spots downtown, making transition to get to the train easier and safer for people bicycling in their new bike parking facility and hosts of other ways. See it all here. I guarantee you if you live in a city that doesn't have good bike planning or infrastructure this film will equally inspire and depress you!
[604] The roads on Paardenveld in Utrecht in the Netherlands were confined to a much smaller space. After the old city moat was brought back here late 2015, two...
[604] The roads on Paardenveld in Utrecht in the Netherlands were confined to a much smaller space. After the old city moat was brought back here late 2015, two new parks have emerged. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=13801
[604] The roads on Paardenveld in Utrecht in the Netherlands were confined to a much smaller space. After the old city moat was brought back here late 2015, two new parks have emerged. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=13801
[824] ... on the busiest cycleway of the Netherlands. Utrecht is a world class cycling city, but there are still some challenges to overcome. See how Utrecht tr...
[824] ... on the busiest cycleway of the Netherlands. Utrecht is a world class cycling city, but there are still some challenges to overcome. See how Utrecht tries to get fewer people to choose the busiest route. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=20261
[824] ... on the busiest cycleway of the Netherlands. Utrecht is a world class cycling city, but there are still some challenges to overcome. See how Utrecht tries to get fewer people to choose the busiest route. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=20261
Final result of the reconstruction of a medieval waterway in the Dutch city of Utrecht. This project started in 1998 and took more than twenty years to complete...
Final result of the reconstruction of a medieval waterway in the Dutch city of Utrecht. This project started in 1998 and took more than twenty years to complete. No less than 1400 meters of water and banks was brought back in this manner like it was before 1969. Now the water is mainly used for recreation. Parks, eco and public space are an important part of the improvements.
The video of the motorway was taken in 2010 shortly before it was closed down permanently. The boat video was made in September 2020 at the opening of the new waterway. In split screen the trips by car and by boat are synced and merged into one to illustrate the enormous effort.
Final result of the reconstruction of a medieval waterway in the Dutch city of Utrecht. This project started in 1998 and took more than twenty years to complete. No less than 1400 meters of water and banks was brought back in this manner like it was before 1969. Now the water is mainly used for recreation. Parks, eco and public space are an important part of the improvements.
The video of the motorway was taken in 2010 shortly before it was closed down permanently. The boat video was made in September 2020 at the opening of the new waterway. In split screen the trips by car and by boat are synced and merged into one to illustrate the enormous effort.
[672] Croeselaan in Utrecht (The Netherlands) was a former 4-lane arterial. It no longer is. The space was redesigned it became a space for people, a linear par...
[672] Croeselaan in Utrecht (The Netherlands) was a former 4-lane arterial. It no longer is. The space was redesigned it became a space for people, a linear park with an art-walk. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=15366
[672] Croeselaan in Utrecht (The Netherlands) was a former 4-lane arterial. It no longer is. The space was redesigned it became a space for people, a linear park with an art-walk. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=15366
The Utrecht pedestrian zone is a large area of car free streets in the historic city center. First in 1965 and from November 1968 on a larger scale, the narrow ...
The Utrecht pedestrian zone is a large area of car free streets in the historic city center. First in 1965 and from November 1968 on a larger scale, the narrow streets were closed to car traffic on the busiest shopping days. This experiment made the streets car free on Wednesdays and Saturdays which were -and still are- important market days. There was a lot of opposition from shop owners but the city went through with the plans for a permanent car ban. From 1971 the streets were permanently car free and they were redesigned. Side walks were removed and the streets were transformed to streets for pedestrians only. All opposition has since vanished. The area has been car free for 40 years now. The area is livable and a commercial success. It is one of the most attractive inner city shopping areas of the country. Best reached by public transport and bicycle. Deliveries to shops take place in the early hours of the day.
When private car ownership increased dramatically from the 1950s in the Netherlands, it was soon clear that the historic city centers could not handle that much traffic. Streets could not be widened without demolishing many historic buildings. It took about 20 years before the public and the cities knew that it could not go on like this. From the early 1970s many cities in the Netherlands created car free zones in the city centers. From that same time the use of the bicycle was on the increase again too.
The Utrecht pedestrian zone is a large area of car free streets in the historic city center. First in 1965 and from November 1968 on a larger scale, the narrow streets were closed to car traffic on the busiest shopping days. This experiment made the streets car free on Wednesdays and Saturdays which were -and still are- important market days. There was a lot of opposition from shop owners but the city went through with the plans for a permanent car ban. From 1971 the streets were permanently car free and they were redesigned. Side walks were removed and the streets were transformed to streets for pedestrians only. All opposition has since vanished. The area has been car free for 40 years now. The area is livable and a commercial success. It is one of the most attractive inner city shopping areas of the country. Best reached by public transport and bicycle. Deliveries to shops take place in the early hours of the day.
When private car ownership increased dramatically from the 1950s in the Netherlands, it was soon clear that the historic city centers could not handle that much traffic. Streets could not be widened without demolishing many historic buildings. It took about 20 years before the public and the cities knew that it could not go on like this. From the early 1970s many cities in the Netherlands created car free zones in the city centers. From that same time the use of the bicycle was on the increase again too.
[Ep. 910] A ride of 4.5km from the centre of Utrecht to a residential area in the north. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?...
[Ep. 910] A ride of 4.5km from the centre of Utrecht to a residential area in the north. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=23078
[Ep. 910] A ride of 4.5km from the centre of Utrecht to a residential area in the north. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=23078
In Utrecht you'll see the most mesmerizing site: Vredenburg carries 33,000 cyclists on an average day! 60% of trips into the city are by bike. Private cars are ...
In Utrecht you'll see the most mesmerizing site: Vredenburg carries 33,000 cyclists on an average day! 60% of trips into the city are by bike. Private cars are banned from the road, all you will see is mega helpings of people on bikes, plus pedestrians, many bus lines and the very occasional taxi (taxis aren't very popular in Utrecht.)
On the plane ride home while going thru nearly 2,000 shots I took in Amsterdam and Utrecht, I realized so much of this good footage will not figure in the final product of my mega doc from Utrecht. So I thought best to put up a fun montage using some of the best shots. After all, I tweeted just one 30 second shot of footage overhead and that was watched nearly 400K times. So I figure there are probably many thousands that would love to just sit back and watch the bicycles flow by, sometimes their operators seemingly floating in air. If you go I warn you: one night I just sat for a half an hour sans camera taking it all in.
In Utrecht you'll see the most mesmerizing site: Vredenburg carries 33,000 cyclists on an average day! 60% of trips into the city are by bike. Private cars are banned from the road, all you will see is mega helpings of people on bikes, plus pedestrians, many bus lines and the very occasional taxi (taxis aren't very popular in Utrecht.)
On the plane ride home while going thru nearly 2,000 shots I took in Amsterdam and Utrecht, I realized so much of this good footage will not figure in the final product of my mega doc from Utrecht. So I thought best to put up a fun montage using some of the best shots. After all, I tweeted just one 30 second shot of footage overhead and that was watched nearly 400K times. So I figure there are probably many thousands that would love to just sit back and watch the bicycles flow by, sometimes their operators seemingly floating in air. If you go I warn you: one night I just sat for a half an hour sans camera taking it all in.
[Ep. 917] What's the reason for a cycling ban on this road in Utrecht? The city planned a so-called "Noord-Zuid Doorbraak" (North-South cut through) in the 1960...
[Ep. 917] What's the reason for a cycling ban on this road in Utrecht? The city planned a so-called "Noord-Zuid Doorbraak" (North-South cut through) in the 1960s. Demolition of buildings in the route had started, but the road was never finished. Most of the gaps were filled with new buildings, but the plan left some unexpected traces in the city. Such as this cycling ban! More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=23158
[Ep. 917] What's the reason for a cycling ban on this road in Utrecht? The city planned a so-called "Noord-Zuid Doorbraak" (North-South cut through) in the 1960s. Demolition of buildings in the route had started, but the road was never finished. Most of the gaps were filled with new buildings, but the plan left some unexpected traces in the city. Such as this cycling ban! More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=23158
[Ep. 903] It had been a building site since 2009, but this summer Smakkelaarsveld was finally finished as a cycle street (or rather a cycle path where delivery ...
[Ep. 903] It had been a building site since 2009, but this summer Smakkelaarsveld was finally finished as a cycle street (or rather a cycle path where delivery vehicles are permitted). The rest of the area will be developed in the coming years, but at least you can cycle here again decently. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=22068
[Ep. 903] It had been a building site since 2009, but this summer Smakkelaarsveld was finally finished as a cycle street (or rather a cycle path where delivery vehicles are permitted). The rest of the area will be developed in the coming years, but at least you can cycle here again decently. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=22068
Though already a very good city for bicycling, in recent years Utrecht has decided to go a step further and reduce the number of cars in the city's center. How? Eliminating roadways, reaching nearly 33K bike parking spots downtown, making transition to get to the train easier and safer for people bicycling in their new bike parking facility and hosts of other ways. See it all here. I guarantee you if you live in a city that doesn't have good bike planning or infrastructure this film will equally inspire and depress you!
[604] The roads on Paardenveld in Utrecht in the Netherlands were confined to a much smaller space. After the old city moat was brought back here late 2015, two new parks have emerged. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=13801
[824] ... on the busiest cycleway of the Netherlands. Utrecht is a world class cycling city, but there are still some challenges to overcome. See how Utrecht tries to get fewer people to choose the busiest route. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=20261
Final result of the reconstruction of a medieval waterway in the Dutch city of Utrecht. This project started in 1998 and took more than twenty years to complete. No less than 1400 meters of water and banks was brought back in this manner like it was before 1969. Now the water is mainly used for recreation. Parks, eco and public space are an important part of the improvements.
The video of the motorway was taken in 2010 shortly before it was closed down permanently. The boat video was made in September 2020 at the opening of the new waterway. In split screen the trips by car and by boat are synced and merged into one to illustrate the enormous effort.
[672] Croeselaan in Utrecht (The Netherlands) was a former 4-lane arterial. It no longer is. The space was redesigned it became a space for people, a linear park with an art-walk. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=15366
The Utrecht pedestrian zone is a large area of car free streets in the historic city center. First in 1965 and from November 1968 on a larger scale, the narrow streets were closed to car traffic on the busiest shopping days. This experiment made the streets car free on Wednesdays and Saturdays which were -and still are- important market days. There was a lot of opposition from shop owners but the city went through with the plans for a permanent car ban. From 1971 the streets were permanently car free and they were redesigned. Side walks were removed and the streets were transformed to streets for pedestrians only. All opposition has since vanished. The area has been car free for 40 years now. The area is livable and a commercial success. It is one of the most attractive inner city shopping areas of the country. Best reached by public transport and bicycle. Deliveries to shops take place in the early hours of the day.
When private car ownership increased dramatically from the 1950s in the Netherlands, it was soon clear that the historic city centers could not handle that much traffic. Streets could not be widened without demolishing many historic buildings. It took about 20 years before the public and the cities knew that it could not go on like this. From the early 1970s many cities in the Netherlands created car free zones in the city centers. From that same time the use of the bicycle was on the increase again too.
[Ep. 910] A ride of 4.5km from the centre of Utrecht to a residential area in the north. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=23078
In Utrecht you'll see the most mesmerizing site: Vredenburg carries 33,000 cyclists on an average day! 60% of trips into the city are by bike. Private cars are banned from the road, all you will see is mega helpings of people on bikes, plus pedestrians, many bus lines and the very occasional taxi (taxis aren't very popular in Utrecht.)
On the plane ride home while going thru nearly 2,000 shots I took in Amsterdam and Utrecht, I realized so much of this good footage will not figure in the final product of my mega doc from Utrecht. So I thought best to put up a fun montage using some of the best shots. After all, I tweeted just one 30 second shot of footage overhead and that was watched nearly 400K times. So I figure there are probably many thousands that would love to just sit back and watch the bicycles flow by, sometimes their operators seemingly floating in air. If you go I warn you: one night I just sat for a half an hour sans camera taking it all in.
[Ep. 917] What's the reason for a cycling ban on this road in Utrecht? The city planned a so-called "Noord-Zuid Doorbraak" (North-South cut through) in the 1960s. Demolition of buildings in the route had started, but the road was never finished. Most of the gaps were filled with new buildings, but the plan left some unexpected traces in the city. Such as this cycling ban! More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=23158
[Ep. 903] It had been a building site since 2009, but this summer Smakkelaarsveld was finally finished as a cycle street (or rather a cycle path where delivery vehicles are permitted). The rest of the area will be developed in the coming years, but at least you can cycle here again decently. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=22068
In Roman times, it was the main Rhine branch, forming the northern border of the Roman Empire. In medieval times, it was used for river transport and there is a towpath along large sections of the river, many parts of which have been upgraded to roads over time. The river silted up in the course of the Middle Ages and had lost all of its importance by the 17th century.
Description
The city of Utrecht was founded at a ford (crossing) near the fork of river Kromme Rijn into the Vecht to the north, and the Oude Rijn to the west. Of the original fork, little remains today and both Vecht and Rijn start from the city moat. For the first few kilometres of its course, the river is channelised and known as Leidse Rijn (Leiden Rhine). It becomes the Oude Rijn after the railway bridge near Harmelen (municipality Woerden). Then it flows westward through Woerden where first the river Lange Linschoten branches off to the south and then the Oude Rijn forms part of the city moats.