The vibrant past of Antwerp

The sequel to the bestseller 't Stad van formerly - Vanished pearls of Antwerp , and a nostalgic ode to the vibrant entertainment life in Antwerp from 1900 to the present day, with stories about:

Legendary dance palaces from the roaring twenties such as Magic Palace, events such as the 1930 World Exhibition, the infamous past of cafes such as De Muze, the numerous but now disappeared cinemas in 't Statiekwartier, the holidays at Sint-Anneke, revue theaters such as the Roxy or the AB but also about underground clubs from the 1980s. And therefore a must for Antwerp residents of all ages, who want to reminisce about the time when they plunged into the vibrant nightlife of the Scheldt city.

Stylishly designed and lavishly illustrated with over 100 photographs from public, newspaper and private archives, from black and white postcards to personal photos of a night out in a club in the 1980s.

City guide and personal shopper Tanguy Ottomer developed his one-man business into the successful 'Buro BeroepsBelg' that offers various original city walks. His idiosyncratic, enthusiastic and spontaneous approach has earned him acclaim from The New York Times , The Financial Times and CNN, among others. He writes a weekly column in the Gazet van Antwerpen .

Publication date October 2015

Finish Softcover with flaps

Size 17 x 22 cm

#pages 176

ISBN 9789460581526

Language Dutch