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Nederland - Uitgeest, Tweede Broekermolen

The Tweede Broekermolen is a windmill, which is very likely built in 1631. With four other mills, the mill drained the 1,800 ha large Uitgeester- and Heemskerkerbroek polder. The windmill is an octagonal polder windmill with a low, stone base and a wooden, thatched upper structure.

From 1866 onwards, the mill worked with a mortar, which had a diameter of 2 meters. In 1874, it was decided to increase the drainage of the polder with a steam pumping station, which was electrified in 1925. In 1874, it was decided to increase the drainage of the polder with a steam pumping station, which was electrified in 1925.

Some years later, the two remaining polder mills were sold. It was not until 1975 that the Tweede Broekermolen was made operational again. From 1989 on a major renovation took place. The mill - also in use as a home - is still operational, but only works on a voluntary basis.
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91 comments

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe moulin dans ce beau ciel nuageux !
HFF
3 years ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton said:

Great history Lesson, but what a home , love the scenery HFF hope you have a good weekend.
3 years ago

Anji. said:

Plein de charme !
HFF, Jaap, et bonne fin de semaine !
3 years ago ( translate )

Andreas Boettcher said:

nice picture; and nice start for weekend.....Andreas
3 years ago ( translate )

Richard Nuttall said:

Outstanding Jaap, beautiful colour, HFF and a great weekend to you
3 years ago

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* said:

charmant et magnifique *********************j'adore ces beaux moulins********************
bon week-end mon ami ! Prends soin de toi aussi ! merci♫
3 years ago ( translate )

X-pose said:

Ongelofelijk Nederlands! Mooi
3 years ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

A home in a windmill must be something really special! HFF, Jaap!
3 years ago

Percy Schramm said:

What a fantastic impression of this beautiful windmill. HFF, have a fine weekend, Jaap !
3 years ago

Annemarie said:

wonderful this iconic mill.....and your pic.
Happy friday and weekend:)
3 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Magnifique et bien rendue..... HFF.
3 years ago ( translate )

John Cass said:

Wonderful image, great composition - HFF Jaap.
3 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Beautiful pictures Jaap. I love the PiP and the shadow on the windmill.
HFF and wish you a good weekend.
3 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

Gorgeous windmill, Jaap !! The proud of Netherlands !!! HFF and a safe and healthy weekend ahead !
3 years ago

LutzP said:

Fine compo and beautiful Windmill, HFF Jaap
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