Middelburg’s Golden Age: 1930 in Vibrant Color!

This captivating colorized footage unveils the historic charm of Middelburg, Netherlands, in 1930—nearly a century ago—nestled on the island of Walcheren in the province of Zeeland. Surrounded by the North Sea’s embrace, the film reveals cobblestone streets, the iconic Middelburg Abbey, and bustling harbors, all bathed in vivid hues before the devastating 1953 floods spurred the Deltaplan’s sea locks and dams. A window into Zeeland’s maritime past, this restored treasure enchants history buffs and Dutch culture lovers, offering a dazzling peek at Middelburg’s golden age on the cusp of change.