haarlemsdagbladJun 8, 2026, 09:38

4,000 Beverwijk primary school children receive anniversary book on 750 years of market rights

Approximately 4,000 primary school children in Beverwijk are receiving a special anniversary book titled 'Zevenmaal Beverwijk' to commemorate the city's 750 years of market rights. Written by Truus Zonneveld and illustrated by Tjarko van der Pol, the book is being distributed to students in grades 3 through 8.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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