Brugje van St Jan, Bridge and war memorial in Drimmelen, Netherlands
Description
Brugje van St Jan is a wooden footbridge crossing a waterway in the Biesbosch National Park in North Brabant. It links park areas together while also functioning as a war memorial with commemorative plaques.
History
During World War II, this became a critical crossing point for people in hiding and resistance fighters. Local operatives managed to capture German soldiers here while moving people to safety.
Culture
The memorial recognizes this location as a place where local people risked their lives to help others escape, and its name preserves the memory of those acts in the community's collective memory.
Practical
The bridge is accessible via walking and cycling trails throughout Biesbosch National Park and sits along commonly used routes. It serves well as a navigational landmark during outdoor outings.
Did you know?
The bridge takes its name from Saint John and was known as a crossing point for an organized group of helpers called Line-Crossers. These operatives specialized in guiding people safely across the waterways of the region.
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