The Maids Route is a project of Stichting Erfgoed Urk. It is implemented by Urk historians Arjan Baarssen and Lucia de Vries. They are both descendants of maids and have been researching the topic.
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The project is supported by the Prince Bernard Cultural Fund, Municipality of Urk and Stichting Urker Uitgaven.
Concept and coordination I Lucia de Vries
Educational developer I Arjan Baarssen
Photography I Judith de Vries-Oost
Models and voices I Amy Post, Sanne de Boer, Fleur Gnodde, Tirza Bakker, Liza Bakker and Kjenta Visser (Musicalschool Light Up)
Audio Editor I Jauke van Dokkum
Design I Pieter Brouwer
Contact
We love to hear what you think of the Maids Route!
E-mail us @ urkerdienstmeisjes@gmail.com
“While the Netherlands changed dramatically, Urker girls continued to pack their bags. Their financial contribution kept families and businesses afloat and gave women the opportunity to take a new step as newlyweds.”