In 1743, the government moved out, and the Lutheran congregation erected their own church in 1747.

[2] The Centrumkerk was consecrated on 5 July 1835 with Prince Frederick Henry as honoured guest.

Leeuwin made a radio program about Johannes Nicolaas Helstone, a composer and pianist.

The broadcast ended with the observation that there were no visible signs of his presence any more.

[11] In 1948, a monument was erected on the north-side of the church honouring Helstone.