The village was connected to the Charleroi–Namur railway line already in 1843. During World War I, 613 villagers were killed by German troops on 22 August 1914, during the Rape of Belgium.
The village was linked to the Charleroi–Namur railway line in 1843. During World War I, 613 villagers were killed by German troops on August 22, 1914, during the Rape of Belgium.