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Remarkable series of old pictures, dating back to 1955, depicting the Village of Mater,
nowadays belonging to the City of Oudenaarde (Belgium).
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On the left side, a neo-Romanesque chapel dedicated to
Saint Amelberga, patron saint of Mater, can be seen.
The chapel was built in 1915-16 in accordance with
a plan made by A. Van Ommeslaeghe, an architect
from Oudenaarde. On the same place, there used to
be a Romanesque style church, but this building was demolished
in 1806 during the period of Napoleon's reign.
For more pictures and information on the chapel, go to www.mater.be and to Saint Amelberga Chapel Mater.
On the right, the parish church of Mater can be seen.
It is dedicated to Saint Martin. For more pictures and information on the church, go again to www.mater.be
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In 1955, one could encounter a local farmer bringing a wooden
faeces and dung barrel to the fields for manuring. Oxes or a horse were used
to pull the farmer's carriage.
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Estate of a small farmer in Mater in 1955. Such buildings were typical
for the countryside of South-East-Flanders.
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A larger estate in Mater in 1955. In front, part of the local cemetery can be seen.
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The Wadderkot Mill, a water mill in Mater, in 1955. For more pictures and information, go to www.mater.be
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The Tissenhove Mill, a stake wind mill in Mater, in 1955. This wind mill is still existing. The wooden structure
can be turned around to catch as much wind as possible, thanks to the stake on
which it is built. For more pictures and information, go to www.mater.be
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Inside view of a tavern in Mater, 1955. The three gentlemen are specially dressed up
to invite the villagers to an ancient festivity in honour of Saint Amelberga, yearly held on July 10 in Mater. For more pictures and information on this festivity, go to www.mater.be
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