The main chapter 'History' tells something about the development of Würselen from the first finding of settlement up to the city of Würselen of today. The way of Würselen through history is closely linked to the history of Aachen or the 'Aachener Reich', respectively. As a member of the 'Quarters over Worm', the releation betweeen the villages that are making up Würselen today was (and is) Im Hauptkapitel 'Geschichte' a little bit stressed. The pages of this chapters let you how life and politics developed in the Middle Ages and how Würselen became a city.
First of all, there is a short overview which put together the main facts. With kind permission of the City of Würselen, WebWürselen presents in part the translation of books that the city administrationpublished on its history. Please observe the relevant copyright hints. There are interesting drawings and pictures that completes the treatises.
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A little song of memory
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History
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History of a city
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Würselen - History in old pictures
- Preface
- City views and buildings p. 13 - 19
- City views and buildings p. 20 - 29
- City views and buildings p. 30 - 39
- City views and buildings p. 40 - 49
- Preface - Editing the English version
- Würselen - History in old pictures
- City views and buildings p. 50 - 59
- Keywords: History of Würselen
- City views and buildings p. 60 - 72
- Wurm Valley
- Kindergarden, Schools and Social Services
- Railway and postal service
- Church life
- Industry, trade, handcraft and agriculture
- Tradition
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Würselen around 1800