It has been refurbished and a number of the timbers were replaced as part of a heritage project. There are three floors which are accessible by very narrow, steep staircases. It felt more like climbing up and down ladders than stairs.
When built the view from the windmill would have been very different from today.
The Windmill is only open a few times during the summer months so I was pleased to get on one of the tours.
Who knows, with the climate crisis maybe one day we will have to return to using wind power to grind the flour.
The view is terrific, IF you are a tourist and not a worker. Imagine all those stairs each day.
ReplyDeleteIt’s inspiring to see such heritage preserved, and yes, perhaps these old windmills hold clues to a more sustainable future after all.
ReplyDeleteYour country is doing pretty well with wind power, much to the chagrin of some but what fun to fire up remaining windmills to produce electricity.
ReplyDeleteWindmills are wonderfully evocative, but, oh, dear, those steps! Fantastic views from the upper floors, though.
ReplyDeleteI was all prepared to read about a trip to The Netherlands! How cool to have a windmill as a neighboring structure.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see a windmill, I think I am in Holland ! There are plenty of old windmills and even in Belgium on the Flemish side there are quite a lot. Some are converted to exposition rooms, some are still working. I love to watch when they turn !
ReplyDeletehow interesting! I have never been inside a windmill - we don't them them like this in Western Australia. Thankyou for taking us there. Have a fabulous week and thankyou for visiting my blog this week.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate how you bring history to life through your visit to the windmill. It’s a reminder of the craftsmanship and daily lives from the past, which we often overlook. And yes, perhaps the old ways will guide us again in the future.
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That's an interesting experience, I don't think we have any windmills here.
ReplyDeleteI expect the tours get booked up so nice you were able to attend one. Yes the view will definitely have changed since the windmill was built.
ReplyDeleteLovely view! I always think of Holland/Netherlands when I see a windmill. Thank you so much for sharing this, and I wanted to say that I think your blog background is absolutely stunning and captivating.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting tour and experience.
ReplyDeleteThose views from the upper floors are fantastic.
All the best Jan