West-Terschelling
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The skyline of the village is dominated by the Brandaris lighthouse, the village had also been named Sint Brandariusparochie, Sint-Brandariuskerke and just Brandaris in earlier centuries.
History
The town was partially burned on the order of Sir Robert Holmes in 1666, during the Second Anglo-Dutch War, in an event referred to as "Holmes's Bonfire".
A pub was named after the Oka 18, a ship that sank near Formerum.
Museums and monuments
West Terschelling has 110 rijksmonuments.[2]
There is a museum about the last voyage of Willem Barentsz, 't Behouden Huys.[3]
Gallery
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Brandaris lighthouse
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West-Terschelling, view facing the town (from far distance)
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West-Terschelling, view facing the town (from the port)
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The town being burnt during Holmes's Bonfire
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West Church
Sources
- Municipality guide Terschelling 2005-2006
References
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