Study, work or travel in the UK. British
culture and life.
Visit Volendam in the Netherlands (Holland)
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Visit Volendam in the Netherlands (Holland)
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Introduction | |
| Cheese making | ||
| Clog making | ||
| Windmill | ||
| Land use | ||
| Harbour | ||
| Canal | ||
| Crafts | ||
| Further information | ||
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INTRODUCTION
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CHEESE MAKING
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 Traditional Dutch lady's costume |
 Local varieties of cheese |
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CLOG MAKING
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 Start with a block of wood ... |
 ... carve it into shape ... |
 ... and make it hollow for your feet |
 Souvenir clogs can be engraved with a name or message |
 Make sure you choose the right size of clog! |
 Traditional man's costume in the Volendam area |
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WINDMILL
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 A working windmill at Katwoude, near Volendam |
 Take care not to walk too close to the sails |
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LAND USE
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 Sheep and cattle graze on the green grass |
 Cycling is a popular means of transport on the flat land |
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HARBOUR
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 Fishing boats used to gather in Volendam's harbour: these days there are yachts and tourist boats |
 The "Marken Express" takes tourists to the former island of Marken |
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CANAL
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 Typical view along one of the town's canals |
 Going for a walk along the side of the canal |
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CRAFTS
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 Royal Delftware is sold in some of the shops |
 Lace is also a popular souvenir |
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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