Trespassing Into History

The thatched-roof estate in the small village of Boye near Celle looks imposing: even the white entrance gate is thatched. The splendor continues inside - there are many chandeliers and fireplaces in many rooms, and some of the taps in the bathrooms are even gold-plated. But the impression is deceptive: the former dialysis clinic is a “lost place”.

A doctor named Uwe Merkel had big plans in the small town. In 1978, he began building a “dialysis institute”. But when the complex was completed nine years later, its medical use was nowhere to be seen from the outside...(more)

The secret plans for the rearmament of Germany had included the construction of an military airfield in this area since 1934, and in 1935, the Reich's Ministry for Aviation boguht large properties in the northern area of the planned airfield and built wooden barracks to accomodate the workers.

In numerous construction phases, a complete airfield was built until 1939, including concrete runways with illumination, radio beacon and quite a few hangars. In addition, the airfield was connected to the main line railroad and was completed by living quarters for the soldiers.....(more)

After we found a farm full of old cars on our 2019 Christmas tour with my mother and mother-in-law in Denmark, two good friends of mine also expressed an interest in visiting this exciting spot.

So one cold morning in January, we made our way north, crossed the border into Denmark and reached our destination about two and a half hours later.

Just like the first time, we parked in the driveway between the house and a hedge, so at least the car didn't immediately catch the eye. Then we set off straight away to take a look at the classic cars.

Sure - it had only been about four weeks since my...(more)