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Wooden Bird Sculpture – War Memorial loop from Hamme
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesBelgiumFlandersEast FlandersDendermondeHamme
Wooden Bird Sculpture – War Memorial loop from Hamme
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15
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Wooden Bird Sculpture – War Memorial loop from Hamme
01:15
4.99km
10m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 21, 2026
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Former director's residence
Highlight • Historical Site
Chapel built in 1887
Residential house built in 1902
Residential house built in 1902
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130 m
Wooden Bird Sculpture
Highlight • Structure
This sculpture hangs on the side of the information board.
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874 m
War Memorial
Highlight • Monument
This monument in the Spoorwegstraat in Hamme is the War Memorial in remembrance of the victims of the First World War. The statue shows figures in a dramatic composition, with an eagle at the top, symbolizing victory and freedom. The statues at the foot of the monument represent soldiers and civilians who express the suffering of the war.
The monument was designed by sculptor Karel De Bondt, a Belgian artist who created several memorials. It was erected in 1923 in memory of the residents of Hamme who died during the war. Later, inscriptions were also added for the victims of the Second World War. The monument is a focal point in Hamme for commemorations and ceremonies, with a strong historical and emotional meaning for the community.
The monument was designed by sculptor Karel De Bondt, a Belgian artist who created several memorials. It was erected in 1923 in memory of the residents of Hamme who died during the war. Later, inscriptions were also added for the victims of the Second World War. The monument is a focal point in Hamme for commemorations and ceremonies, with a strong historical and emotional meaning for the community.
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958 m
Like Treurnis
Highlight • Monument
This was written by Jo Gisekin
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1.36 km
Old photo
Highlight • Historical Site
A look back at how it used to be
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4.63 km
Sculpture Group The Wind
Highlight • Monument
The statues at the Grote Napoleonmolen in Hamme were created by the Belgian artist Roland Rens. The artwork is called “De Wind”. Roland Rens created this sculpture as a tribute to the wind, a fitting theme given the location at the historic mill. The Grote Napoleonmolen itself is a protected monument and, together with the artwork, forms a beautiful interplay between heritage and art in the Hamme landscape.
Rens is a well-known artist from the region, and his work often revolves around natural elements and movement, which is also clearly evident here.
Rens is a well-known artist from the region, and his work often revolves around natural elements and movement, which is also clearly evident here.
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4.75 km
De Tijding Statue
Highlight • Monument
**"De Tijding"** by **André Verscheiden** is a bronze statue that was erected in **1998** in Hamme, Belgium, on the occasion of the **200th anniversary** of the **Peasants' War**. The Peasants' War was an uprising in 1798 by Flemish and Brabant farmers against the French revolutionary government that was in power in the Southern Netherlands.
### 1. **Context and Meaning**
The statue **"De Tijding"** commemorates an important event in Flemish history: the peasants' uprising, also called the **Peasants' War**, that broke out in 1798 against the French rulers. The name of the statue, "De Tijding", refers to the bringing of the news or message about this uprising. It symbolizes the way in which the news of the revolution and the call for resistance spread among the rural population.
Hamme played a role in this historical context as a resistance center, and the monument is a tribute to the courage of the local population who at the time participated in the fight against the oppression by the French troops.
### 2. **Artist: André Verscheiden**
André Verscheiden (1936-2021) was a Flemish sculptor from Hamme. He is known for his realistic and figurative style, often with a focus on depicting historical and symbolic themes. Verscheiden's work is deeply connected to his local roots, and he has created several works that are inspired by the history and culture of his native village.
"De Tijding" is one of his best-known works, in which he shows his ability to depict a historical event and at the same time bring forward a universal theme of resistance and freedom.
### 3. **Description of the Statue**
The bronze statue represents a **messenger**, who spreads the news or tidings of the Peasants' War. The figure has a dynamic posture, suggesting that he is rushing to get the message across. He carries a drum and appears to be in motion, which refers to the use of drummers during the Peasant War to coordinate uprisings and spread news.
The statue is notable for its expressive and powerful style, typical of Verscheiden's work. The drum in the statue is also a symbol of riot and rebellion, as the instrument was often used to call people to action.
### 4. **Symbolism**
- **The Drum**: The use of the drum in the statue refers to how drummers were crucial messengers during times of war and rebellion in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the case of the Peasant War, the drum was an important means of communication to call the peasants to resistance.
- **Movement**: The dynamism of the statue, with the messenger's hasty posture, symbolizes the rapid and often urgent nature of the news of the uprising. It evokes the atmosphere of chaos and urgency during the peasant uprising.
- **Historical Connection**: The statue connects the contemporary viewer with the past by keeping alive the memory of the struggle for freedom and autonomy in the Peasants' War.
### 5. **Placement in Hamme**
"De Tijding" is prominently placed in Hamme and forms an important cultural and historical landmark in the municipality. The statue symbolizes the resistance and struggle of the local population against oppression and emphasizes the historical role of Hamme in the Peasants' War. It is a tribute to the courage and perseverance of the farmers who fought against French rule, and it connects the current generation with this important piece of Flemish history.
### 6. **Celebration and Commemoration**
Every year, Hamme commemorates the Peasants' War with ceremonies and events in which "De Tijding" is a central symbol. The statue plays an important role in the local culture of remembrance, and it provides an opportunity for the community to reflect on their historical roots and the values of freedom and independence.
### 7. **Style of Verscheiden**
André Verscheiden mainly worked in a realistic style, depicting historical figures and events in an expressive and recognizable way. In "De Tijding" he succeeds in telling a story through a single image, and he captures the dynamics of the moment through the posture and the use of symbols such as the drum.
"De Tijding" remains a powerful symbol of the history of Hamme and a tribute to the resilience of the local population during the Peasants' War.
### 1. **Context and Meaning**
The statue **"De Tijding"** commemorates an important event in Flemish history: the peasants' uprising, also called the **Peasants' War**, that broke out in 1798 against the French rulers. The name of the statue, "De Tijding", refers to the bringing of the news or message about this uprising. It symbolizes the way in which the news of the revolution and the call for resistance spread among the rural population.
Hamme played a role in this historical context as a resistance center, and the monument is a tribute to the courage of the local population who at the time participated in the fight against the oppression by the French troops.
### 2. **Artist: André Verscheiden**
André Verscheiden (1936-2021) was a Flemish sculptor from Hamme. He is known for his realistic and figurative style, often with a focus on depicting historical and symbolic themes. Verscheiden's work is deeply connected to his local roots, and he has created several works that are inspired by the history and culture of his native village.
"De Tijding" is one of his best-known works, in which he shows his ability to depict a historical event and at the same time bring forward a universal theme of resistance and freedom.
### 3. **Description of the Statue**
The bronze statue represents a **messenger**, who spreads the news or tidings of the Peasants' War. The figure has a dynamic posture, suggesting that he is rushing to get the message across. He carries a drum and appears to be in motion, which refers to the use of drummers during the Peasant War to coordinate uprisings and spread news.
The statue is notable for its expressive and powerful style, typical of Verscheiden's work. The drum in the statue is also a symbol of riot and rebellion, as the instrument was often used to call people to action.
### 4. **Symbolism**
- **The Drum**: The use of the drum in the statue refers to how drummers were crucial messengers during times of war and rebellion in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the case of the Peasant War, the drum was an important means of communication to call the peasants to resistance.
- **Movement**: The dynamism of the statue, with the messenger's hasty posture, symbolizes the rapid and often urgent nature of the news of the uprising. It evokes the atmosphere of chaos and urgency during the peasant uprising.
- **Historical Connection**: The statue connects the contemporary viewer with the past by keeping alive the memory of the struggle for freedom and autonomy in the Peasants' War.
### 5. **Placement in Hamme**
"De Tijding" is prominently placed in Hamme and forms an important cultural and historical landmark in the municipality. The statue symbolizes the resistance and struggle of the local population against oppression and emphasizes the historical role of Hamme in the Peasants' War. It is a tribute to the courage and perseverance of the farmers who fought against French rule, and it connects the current generation with this important piece of Flemish history.
### 6. **Celebration and Commemoration**
Every year, Hamme commemorates the Peasants' War with ceremonies and events in which "De Tijding" is a central symbol. The statue plays an important role in the local culture of remembrance, and it provides an opportunity for the community to reflect on their historical roots and the values of freedom and independence.
### 7. **Style of Verscheiden**
André Verscheiden mainly worked in a realistic style, depicting historical figures and events in an expressive and recognizable way. In "De Tijding" he succeeds in telling a story through a single image, and he captures the dynamics of the moment through the posture and the use of symbols such as the drum.
"De Tijding" remains a powerful symbol of the history of Hamme and a tribute to the resilience of the local population during the Peasants' War.
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4.99 km
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2.51 km
2.47 km
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2.47 km
1.23 km
869 m
359 m
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