This plaque called 'De Klok' ('The Clock', or maybe better 'The Bell'?) at Tussen Beide Markten near the Vismarkt (Fish Market) in the city of Groningen was replaced here in 1929 but originally dates from the 17th century. According to tradition, a bell was rang on this spot as a sign to let everyone know that fresh fish from Zoutkamp had arrived.
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It is a beautiful bell!
BeantwoordenVerwijdereninteresting bit of history about the sign!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI like the backstory on this one. I never would have guessed that!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAt first I couldn't understand the connection between a bell and fresh fish, Tom The Backroads Traveller
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreat idea - the bell would be heard everywhere and you'd have no excuse for missing out!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove the window that says "Vanilla" on it. There should be another one near that says, "Chocolate."
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI wonder if my father would know the area.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI'd be there waiting when the bell rang. :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat was a fantastic tradition. I hope they still have it every once in a while.
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Interesting story of fish bell.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLeuke herinnering aan vroeger tijden.
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