Alkemade region

Alkemade region

Of the 10,000 windmills in use in the Netherlands around 1850, about 1000 are still standing. Most of these are being run by volunteers though there are some grist mills still operating commercially. Many of the drainage mills have been appointed as backup to the modern pumping stations.

Of the 10,000 windmills in use in the Netherlands around 1850, about 1000 are still standing.

Most of these are being run by volunteers though there are some grist mills still operating commercially.

Many of the drainage mills have been appointed as backup to the modern pumping stations.


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