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industry flourished, and about twenty windmills were constructed for water management. In 1811, Stompwijk and Veur were combined to form
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political capital of The Hague is nearby) and the associated housing demand transformed Veur from a rural into a suburban community. This led to a municipal reorganization and the formation of
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