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It is still unknown why the stork was chosen as a symbol for the city. Storks, however, were very common in the village and were well taken care off. It is not know what caused this tradition. Already in 1352-54 the village register mentioned costs for making nests for the local storks. Even though they were often mentioned as pests, they were always allowed to nest in the village. Actually, sometimes an official 'keeper of the storks' was appointed. | It is still unknown why the stork was chosen as a symbol for the city. Storks, however, were very common in the village and were well taken care off. It is not know what caused this tradition. Already in 1352-54 the village register mentioned costs for making nests for the local storks. Even though they were often mentioned as pests, they were always allowed to nest in the village. Actually, sometimes an official 'keeper of the storks' was appointed. | ||
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[[Litwap|Literatuur]] : Gijsberti Hodenpijl,1897; Mensonides, 1966; (met dank aan Falco van Delft, Valkenswaard, over de volksverhalen mbt de ooievaar); Campardon, 1889. | [[Litwap|Literatuur]] : Gijsberti Hodenpijl,1897; Mensonides, 1966; (met dank aan Falco van Delft, Valkenswaard, over de volksverhalen mbt de ooievaar); Campardon, 1889. | ||