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The Bakers' Shift

Bread is made while the city sleeps. What happens to bakers when rents push bakeries out of town?

Words Joost van der KolkPrint onlyWinter 2025
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“The Bakers' Shift” runs on page 36 of Nº 09, After Hours. We publish the current issue online; back issues stay in print.

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About the author

Joost van der Kolk is a contributing writer based in Utrecht. Urban climatologist and walker. Carries a thermometer to every interview.

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