Pre-registration book STREETWISE: 400 YEARS NOORDERMARKT
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Support the publication of our inspiring photobook STREETWISE – 400 YEARS NOORDERMARKT. Celebrate the rich history of the iconic Noordermarkt with this inspiring anniversary book! By registering now, you help make this unique project possible and you will receive the book at an exclusive special price of € 29.95. Register by sending an email to engelenburghenk@gmail.com stating: PHOTOBOOK NOORDERMARKT.
The Noordermarkt: special trade and a great meeting place
The originally 17th century pottery market on the Noordermarkt (since 1623) provided for the Amsterdammers' need for everyday utensils at that time. After a long detour, we often find these objects, where they once began their journey, on the stalls of the antique and curio sellers. They tell their cultural-historical story about the manufacture with the technology and artistry of that time, about their use in kitchens, cellars and living rooms. Their status is not self-evident; on the stall they have to compete with objects once made for the same purpose, but in other times with other materials. Read more about 400 years Noordermarkt
There has been a market on the square in front of the Noorderkerk for more than 400 years. The market started with second-hand clothing and that can still be found as well as antiques and bric-a-brac, and nowadays also many sustainable recycled products. The goods are unique; handmade products by craftsmen with different cultural backgrounds provide a special atmosphere and an unprecedented range. This makes this market an attraction for tourists from home and abroad, and a pleasant meeting place for many Amsterdammers.
But the Noordermarkt is much more than just a place to trade goods: the market offers employment for market entrepreneurs. The market strengthens the local economy and the catering industry in the vicinity of the Noordermarkt benefits from it. A market is therefore difficult to express in figures alone and to assess economically. Often not mentioned and appreciated is that it is an important meeting place for people from all corners of the world. The unique contributions of each individual to a community make the whole stronger, more flexible and people get to know, appreciate and respect each other. That cannot be expressed in money, but ensures more social cohesion and safety in the neighbourhood.
The 400th anniversary of the Noordermarkt (1623-2023) has been recorded in the 1st special newspaper (see NEWS)in which the history of this unique market is discussed. The follow-up newspaper/2 (see CONTACT) offers a look behind the scenes of the market entrepreneurs. What inspires them to set up the stall early in the morning, in good weather as well as in frost, rain and wind. And what drives them to appear with new, beautiful and special products every time.
See you at the Noordermarkt!