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Hillegom's convenient location led to another rapid growth period during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, when many new neighborhoods were built to accommodate families working in either Haarlem, Amsterdam, or Leiden. Its economy became less dependent on the bulb flower trade and more diversified with the
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in Hillegom, such as Bethlehem, Oostende, Horstendael, Weeresteyn, Treslong, Duin en Weg, Meer en Dorp, Het Hof, Lapinenburg and Elsbroek (many of these names survive as neighborhood names). The population grew to 930 in 1732 and to 1050 in 1795.
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armies, resulting in its near destruction in 1577. But after the middle of the 17th century, the area became prosperous through the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, growing on the sandy soil of fields dug out the dunes.
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flower cultivation. This process accelerated in 1904 when a lime-sand brick factory was built just south of Hillegom, which needed large amounts of sand. By the early 1920s, all estates had disappeared, except for
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Hillegom and built improvements, including a stone bridge over the Hillegommerbeek and a pump in the village square as well as paving a portion of the main road. In 1749, he purchased
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convened there 3 times for council. In 1369, there were 46 houses with a population of 283, growing to 67 houses and 412 people in 1477.
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The most interesting time to visit is during the spring when the fields around Hillegom are in a colourful bloom. At this time a flower
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The Hillegommerbeek (Hillegom's Creek) was used to transport goods from the town to Haarlemmermeer (Haarlem's Lake) and, after its
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had the rights to naming priests in Hillegom, indicating that a church or chapel existed there. In 1248 the count
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automobiles, until it closed down in 2016. It had over 200 classic cars, all from before World War II.
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Historically, much of the town's transportation was done by water, either canals or streams.
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in the centre of Hillegom. At this time, there were many other estates of rich merchants and
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for "Holy Home"). This abbey no longer exists. The current Lord of Hillegom is
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gave the Chapel of Hijllinghem and all its buildings to the Abbot of Egmond.
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In the middle of the 14th century, Hillegom gained some prominence when the
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Hillegom, drawing bridge with churchtower (de Maartenskerk)
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In 1722, the rich Amsterdam merchant Jan Six II bought the
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Hillegom is served by Provincial Roads 207, 208, and 442.
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Hillegom was formed on the eastern edge of the coastal
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In 1855 Hillegom absorbed the former municipality of
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Town and municipality in South Holland, Netherlands
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52°17′N 4°35′E / 52.283°N 4.583°E / 52.283; 4.583
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