The Jordaanoproer, The Jordan riot, was a riot of mainly unemployed people in Amsterdam in July 1934. The riots were a protest against the economic conditions...

northern edge of the square Saturday farmer's market Monument to the 1934 Jordaanoproer riots "Waar komt de naam Noordermarkt vandaan?" (in Dutch), Straatnamenkaart...

surrender. In 1934 another impressive event took place known as the Jordaanoproer. A reduction of the already low government unemployment support sparked...

market on Lindengracht. On 5 July 1934, the first fatal victim of the Jordaanoproer (Jordaan riot) fell on Lindengracht. The man was hit by a bullet in...