History
Bru as it was…
Bru has a rich history, and many (former) residents still hold this interest. In 2014, Peter Spelt founded the Facebook group "Bru as it was." The group was an immediate success and quickly had 1,000 members. Among these are many active members who post various old photos and newspaper clippings. Photos in the group include those of the BruPop Festival, the construction of the Grevelingendam, the old Dee, the harbor, and the old ferry.
The Facebook page can be viewed here.
Michiel van der Velde of Omroep Zeeland made a radio item about the popularity of the Facebook group. The item consists of an interview with initiator Peter Spelt and a conversation with several residents of the nursing home in 't Opper.
Experience the history of Bruinisse and the fishing industry in the BruSea
On Oudestraat in Bruinisse, you'll find an authentic, original old fisherman's cottage that takes you back in time. Next to this "Oudheidskamer" (Old Room) is the Fisheries Museum. Under the name "BruSea" (Bruse Musea), they provide visitors with information about the history of Bruinisse and the fishing industry in Bruinisse. More information about the museum can be found here.
The coat of arms of Bruinisse
The coat of arms is derived from the coat of arms of Duiveland, with the chief perhaps containing a striking symbol of the Lord of Bruinisse, Paulus van Hertsbeke (1566-1611).
The coat of arms was already used as a lordship coat of arms in the 17th century, but in that case the black scythes were red. Why this was later changed to black is unknown. In Verburcht's coat of arms, the scythes extend to the edge of the shield, and the colors are reversed. The latter is more consistent with the other coats of arms on Duiveland. When the coat of arms was applied for in 1815, no further background was provided, only that it was the old lordship coat of arms.
