urbanrelicsphotography: ECOLE BEGUINAGEEducation in these parts has a centuries-long tradition. Some
urbanrelicsphotography: ECOLE BEGUINAGEEducation in these parts has a centuries-long tradition. Some of the city’s educational institutions have a history dating back to the 14th century and are often associated with various religious orders that were active in the city. For example, this school was linked to the town’s beguinage, which developed into an educational center from the beginning of the 19th century. Initially, the beguines set up a domestic school for poor girls. Until the mid-19th century, the lessons were provided by two lay teachers who had settled in the beguinage. At that time the school was limited to two of the beguine houses, but when the activities were later expanded, almost all beguine houses on the street side were involved in the school project. This school was finally built at the beginning of the 20th century. A gigantic complex, which as a “normal school” delivered hundreds of school teachers over the years. A few years ago, the educational activities were forced to stop after a damning report from the supervisory government about the welfare and safety in the buildings. A while ago, the whole was sold to a project developer, who wants to transform the complex into a residential project, whereby the facade designated as architectural heritage will be preserved… -- source link
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