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In the Early Middle Ages, Ostend was a small village built on the east-end (oost-einde) of an island (originally called Testerep) between the North Sea and a beach lake. Although small, the village rose to the status of "town" around 1265, when the inhabitants were allowed to hold a market and to build a market hall.
History. The seaside tourism found its entry to the Belgian coast only from the beginning of the 19th century. A trend from England, following the example of several other resorts. It were the English who introduced the healing sea bath culture to the Belgian coastline.
After Belgian independence (1830), Ostend developed as a fashionable seaside resort, later patronized by Leopold II. It served as a major German submarine base in World War I until the sinking of the British blockship Vindictive sealed the port (1918).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 30, 2024 · In this article we will discuss the discovery & documented history of the town known as Ostend, The known aboriginals of Ostend, the most destructive man caused & natural disasters of Ostend, & finally a segment on the economy of Ostend.
Jul 14, 2022 · Originally a fishing port, Ostend began to change in the late 18th century. In 1784, the expatriate William Hesketh introduced the odd English idea of sea bathing. The locals thought he was mad, but Hesketh built up a healthy business renting out stripy bathing costumes and selling lemonade.
History. Formerly a 15th century mediaeval fishing village which has grown into a town. During the 18th century, the “Ostend Company” brought wealth to the town through trade with the Far East.
May 23, 2023 · Thanks to this unbreakable band, Ostend is still the perfect place to discover Ensor today. We can follow in his footsteps, on a journey of discovery through his home city. This journey starts at one of the cornerstones of his existence: the Ensor House. It was at this building in Vlaanderenstraat, less than 100 metres from the beach, that he ...
