#STROOM - Walking to Lede's railroad past

In the mid-19th century, Lede was connected by rail to Ghent and Brussels. The first steam locomotives thundered through formerly rural Lede. The impact on the community was enormous. In addition to a new station, new businesses appeared, commuting became possible, and goods could be imported and exported more easily. In short, the world became a little smaller.

Step into the fascinating railroad history of Lede and discover surprising heritage stories about tracks and trains, entrepreneurs and commuters, costumes and shirts, sisters and boarding school girls.

📏 3 km
🕑 1h