Kick-off of the Amsterdam 750 anniversary year at BNZ
Member of the Belangenvereniging Noordermarkt op Zaterdag | Photo: Maria Morales
Last Tuesday, October 22, the members of BNZ (Belangenvereniging Noordermarkt op Zaterdag) met and celebrated together that Amsterdam will be 750 years old next year. It was mainly a pleasant evening where many practical matters were also discussed. The Noordermarkt, both on Saturday and Monday, is at the beginning of a new year in which many beautiful things will happen, but also a year in which the solidarity of the participants of the market is incredibly important. We invite all entrepreneurs of the market to join our association, so we are stronger, so we are one voice in our beautiful and also ever-changing city. If you want to register as a member of the BNZ, get a form from Ellen Michaelis or send an e-mail to penningmeesternoordermarkt@gmail.com.
A book about Noordermarkt
At the initiative of Monique Engelenburg-Smits, a group of enthusiastic volunteers are working on an inspiring book with many photos and interviews about our Noordermarkt. Look quickly for more information under NEWS and/or via shopping/books at book Streetwise.
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We continue to enjoy the Noordermarkt: for more than 400 years [1623-2023]
We only experience it once in a lifetime: 400 YEARS NOORDERMARKT. And that is what the guests and market entrepreneurs experienced on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Despite, but also thanks to, the rain, it was a wonderful party with a special atmosphere. We would like to thank Ans Markus, who shared her experience with the Noordermarkt during the presentation of our first Noordermarkt newspaper page/wrapping sheet detailing the history of 400 years Noordermarkt is brought to your attention. Also thanks to our stall setter Fleysman and Gotje nuts, who made the party possible. Many positive responses have been received. Thanks to all loyal and new visitors to the Noordermarkt.
Chairman Anton pressure group Noordermarkt Akelei Hertzberger presents NM newspaper
We hope that the market will remain open
On Saturday 26 February 2022, the Noordermarkt reopened with 100% market occupancy. Because of Corona not every market entrepreneurs will return to the market. More information mouth caps Further easing of coronavirus measures. About Covid you can call 0800-1351 or +31 20 205 1351 (if you are abroad); or visit the website about: COVID-19.
Amsterdam is THE market city of Holland
Below the ‘Noorderkerk', on one of the cities most beautiful squares, the Noordermarkt takes place on Mondays and Saturdays.This market has a tradition that originated in the seventeenth century. Through the ages this market has been organised, daily, weekly and annually. Together with other markets in Amsterdam the Noordermarkt was of great importance for the development and flourishing of the city in the golden age. To this day, the Noordermarkt fullfills an essential social and economic role in Amsterdam. It has remained important through dynamic adaptability in changing times. The interaction between the demands of modern consumers and creative market traders has always been of great significance for the attractive present day Noordermarkt.
The original 17th century Pottery market (since 1623) sold utensils and items for daily use to the inhabitants of Amsterdam. After a long ‘journey’ through the years, we often find them back on the stalls of antique and curiosity sellers. These artifacts tell cultural and historical stories about their use in kitchens, living rooms and cellars. Their status is not obvious. Nowadays they have to compete with objects made for the same purpose with modern materials. During the years the range of the market has extended with clothes and accessories. Possibly we can find images of these items in paintings from for example Rembrandt. He was a great collector of these kind of objects and lived in the neighbourhood. Some current visitors continue to believe that they will find a prop between the trade that escaped the merchant’s look.