This square on the "other" side of the river Vecht was called Achterbrink. 1938, the year princess Beatrix was born, three trees were planted here by the three oldest citizens. Their names were Ensink, Klement and Peter Willering. The last one was one of my great grandfathers, his profession was wheelwright. He lived in the house on the right side. See also photograph. All the houses in the square were demolished to widen the river and provide a flood plain which fills when there is high water.

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