Murder in the Beguinage 

An interactive discovery of the historical beguinage of Lier

List of references

Seven books have been essential to compose the website "Murder in the Beguinage: An Interactive Discovery of the Historical Beguinage of Lier".

Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap (1990): Bouwen door de eeuwen heen in Vlaanderen. Provincie Antwerpen, Arrondissement Mechelen, Kanton Lier (deel 13 n 1). Brepols: Turnhout.

Ministery of the Flemish Community (1990): Building through the ages in Flanders. Province Antwerp, Arrondissement Mechelen, Kanton Lier (volume 13 n 1). Brepols: Turnhout.

This detailed and fully illustrated book is a complete reference with respect to the cultural and architectural property of Lier and its surroundings.

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Devocht, K. (1990). Het Liers Begijnhof: Van religieuze gemeenschap tot cultuurcentrum. Eigen uitgave.

Devocht, K. (1990). The Beguinage of Lier: From religious society to cultural centre. Own edition.

A tour around the beguinage, illustrated with drawings by the author. Accent on the artists which have resided in the beguinage.

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Vissers, P. (1993). Langs Vlaamse wegen: Lier. Brussel: Stichting Monumenten- en Landschapszorg v.z.w.

Vissers, P. (1993). Along Flemish routes: Lier. Brussels: Stichting Monumenten- en Landschapszorg v.z.w.

Touristical guide through the city with colour photos and a guided tour. 

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Biermans, K. (1948). Het Begijnhof te Lier. Antwerpen: Altiora N.V. Posthume uitgave.

Biermans, K. (1948). The Beguinage of Lier. Antwerp: Altiora N.V. Posthumous edition.

Priest of the beguinage until his death in 1938, Karel Biermans has studied the history of arts with respect to the beguinage extensively.

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Mortelmans, J., & Verheyen, V. (1974). Het Lierse Begijnhof. Eigen uitgave.

Mortelmans, J., & Verheyen, V. (1974). The Beguinage of Lier. Own edition.

Detailed study of almost every house and place in the beguinage by Jos Mortelmans, illustrated by Viktor Verheyen.

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Van Mechelen, J. (1973). Vlaamse Begijnhoven: In schemelheyt der maechtlyckheid. Tielt: Lannoo.

Van Mechelen, J. (1973). Flemish Beguinages: In the meager state of virginity. Tielt: Lannoo.

General introduction in the foundation and growth of beguinages in Flanders. Fully illustrated with colour photographs and historical documentation.

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Timmermans, F. (1925, reprint 1994). Schoon Lier & Begijnhofherinneringen. Leuven: Davidsfonds.

Timmermans, F. (1925, reprint 1994). Beautiful Lier & Beguinage memories. Leuven: Davidsfonds.

"Het begijnhof is d'amandelboon van Lier. En om de smaak en de reuk goed te bewaren, ligt ze wat bezijds onder de frisse gordijn der Begijnenvest tegen de Nethe, vlak in de waai der velden, maar omsloten en bewaakt met klim-op-bewassen muren en zwaarvergrendelde poorten."

"The beguinage is de almond of Lier. And in order to conserve the taste and the smell, it lies somewhat alongside under the fresh curtain of the Begijnenvest against the Nethe, just in the fan of the fields, but enclosed and guarded with walls overgrown with ivy and heavy locked gates."

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