In 2012, a remarkable memorial took shape near the site of the Zeche Crone, a mine with a history stretching back to 1749. The Seilscheibe in Dortmund stands tall, a three-meter steel structure, bearing an inscription that details the mine’s rich past. The inscription on the Seilscheibe tells the story of Zeche Crone, formed in 1841 from the union of smaller mines: Christine & Schändelle, Kirschbaum, and Christin’. For nearly two centuries, mining activities ebbed and flowed in this area, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape. The Seilscheibe itself is a modern addition, a 2012 installation designed to commemorate this industrial heritage. It serves as a tangible link to Dortmund’s past, when coal mining shaped the city’s identity and fueled its growth. You can find more details about the Seilscheibe on the city’s website, a testament to its importance as a piece of Dortmund’s history.
Willy-Brandt-Gesamtschule
Established in 1988 the Willy-Brandt-Gesamtschule in Bochum is a significant landmark in German education. It was one of the first