The document provides information about the German town of Willich and its surrounding areas. It describes the history and landmarks of Willich, Anrath, Schiefbahn, and Neersen. Some highlights mentioned include the churches of St. Katharina and Schiefbahn, the Stahlwerk Becker industrial area, various annual festivals and events, and historical sites like the castles of Anrath and Neersen. Recreational activities and facilities are also noted, such as sports fields, hiking paths, and swimming areas.

1. Hometown Willich Coat of arms Schiefbahn Anrath Neersen Willich (old) Willich

2. Location of Willich

3. 1850:the church in Willich was too small for the catholic communitiy. The community decided to bulid a new one at the same place as before 1901:The new church was dedicated. St.Katharina

4. Freetime-center You can do many things For example inline skating or riding a bike There is a big gym where football or other games are played There is also a big sports field And also a nice lake where ducks and swans swim

5. “ De Bütt“- our swimming bath Where parents and childran enjoy themselves

6. Stahlwerk Becker Was founded in 1908 British army stationed at Stahlwerk Becker until 1992 Willich did not have enough space for businesses 1997 the city bought the ground Started to sell buildings Campanies have settled in the last years

7. Special events The shooting Match Once a year Begins on Friday at the Freetime Centre Music and fireworks After a music show a parade can be watched Have a cornucopia with flowers Marksmans shoot at a wooden bird When the bird falls down we have a “New King“ Monday is the last day. It finishes with another parade

9. Sights of Anrath Town hall Catholic church „ Way of the cross“

10. More sights of Anrath „ Haus Broich“ hospital Restaurant „ Zum alten Zoll“ Liedberger Richterhaus Leutnantshaus

11. A special sight of Anrath museum the prison and its

12. History 1010 mentioned for the first time 1025 consisting of four town lands 1414 got market rights 1970 new community called Willich. Anrath „Anrode“ = at the cleared woodland coat of arms

13. Special events Bathtub race Hip Hop Jam Riding tournament „ Fountain“-party St. Martin‘s march Christmas market „ Tulpensonntagszug“

14. Something else Climbing the church tower discotheque „Nighttrain“ sports stadium brewery “Schmitz Mönk“ stable of “Norbert Koof“ spectacular view

15. What you can do in Anrath cinema do-it-yourself-store swimming school playground the park skater area borrow books poolbillard buy food and other things get fresh milk

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17. Schiefbahn

18. History • first there was only wood everywhere • small place was called Schyffbaen • after 1500 it got the name Schiefbahn • 1548 the catholic church was built • 1598 this small church became higher • the population became larger, too.

19. Churches in Schiefbahn

20. Landmarks of Schiefbahn “ Gänsejunge“ TV-tower

21. Nordkanal Natural monument: Nordkanal From Rhine to Maas cyclepath „Euroga 2002“ Napoleon built the „Nordkanal“ in 1823

22. NEERSEN

23. Description of the City 1263 Neersen was built Population of Neersen: 6.942 Some shops - One school and two kindergardens

24. The castle of Neersen built 1669 2.000.000 million stones 44m high 1852 cotton wood factory 1859 fire 1868 again manufacture Castle festivals

25. The castle festival In summer In front of the castle Many people visit it

26. Chapel “Klein Jerusalem“ Built 1654-1660 by the Duke of Vinhoven Yellow-white from the outside

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