Old Church

 

The Old Church in Oosterbeek is the oldest hcurch in Holland. It was built around the year 900. The church is a lot smaller now and was rebuilt when the war was over. It was totally destroyed. The church was an end of the perimeter en was a post of the Artillery. Due to the lost of the brigde, the church became important: de artillery fired from here. They fought a brave battle for days. The church was held till the last day.  
   Some of the interior parts are given by British veteran organization. There are serveral benches, an airborne prayer and this 'parachute' to baptise children.  

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P.F. Krans