The term “Forgotten Bombardment” was used in 1978, 25 years after the fact, to draw attention to the importance of commemorating the 1943 Allied bombing of Bospolder and Tussendijken.
Since then, extensive attention has been given to the stories of the local residents, there has been an annual commemoration, and a monument was erected. “The Forgotten Bombardment” is no longer forgotten. However, the reconstruction of this area has received little to no attention to this day. Therefore, we can also speak of the “Forgotten Reconstruction.“
Mar.31 | 13:30 – 17:00
Apr.04 | 12:00 – 17:00
Apr.05 | 12:00 – 17:00
Apr.06 | 12:00 – 17:00
| March 31 – Memorial 12:00 – Welcome with coffee or tea at community center Pier 80 (Rösener Manzstraat 80). 12:45 – Walk to Park 1943. 13:00 – Memorial ceremony for the 1943 bombing of Rotterdam-West, with music and poetry. 13:30 – Moment of silence.afterwards – Everyone is welcome at the exhibition in Oud House. The original prewar courtyard is open for visitors. April 4 & April 6 – Walking tours Walk with architecture historian and publicist Paul Groenendijk in search of the forgotten reconstruction of Bospolder Tussendijken. The route lasts about 90 minutes, starts at at Oud House and ends in the original pre-war courtyard designed by J.J.P. Oud. (language: Dutch) April 4, 14:00: register here (ticket 5€)April 6, 14:00: sold out! April 5 – Lecture Lecture by Paul Groenendijk about the history of the neighborhood, the 1943 bombing, and of course the reconstruction. (language: Dutch) April 5, 14:00: Free entrance, no registration.Location: Bibliotheek Delfshaven (Pier 80), Rösener Manzstraat 80, Rotterdam. |