[5] "The example of Flanders was speedily followed by Zeeland and Holland.

In 1430, there was a Chamber at Middelburg; in 1433, at Vlaardingen; in 1434, at Nieuwkerk; and in 1437, at Gouda.

Even insignificant Dutch villages had their Chambers.

Among others, one was founded in the Lier, in the year 1480.

In the remaining provinces they met with less encouragement.