Dedicated to My Australian Friend
Paolsoren's ancestor came from harsh living conditions on Laesoe, Denmark, to Australia
Salts Mill, Yorkshire
Sir Titus Salt considered the harsh living conditions of the weavers and mill workers in Bradford, so instead of retiring, he created a new town with good houses and facilities for his workers.
The Circle of Life, My Grandmother’s Illness in 1905
I can’t ask her about it. My maternal grandmother died more than forty years ago. At age twenty-five, she was admitted to a Copenhagen Hospital called Oeresund Hospital. I have always known about it, but not the exact location. The diagnosis was severe, bleeding stomach ulcer. I have often wondered what was the cause of this. She worked long hours […]
Hidden Churches in Copenhagen
I lived for many years in Copenhagen but was oblivious to these masterpieces of beautiful architecture. Frederiksberg is an independent city surrounded by our capital, Copenhagen. These four churches are from the same time period, the late nineteen hundred and were built because of population expansion in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. Unfortunately, the linked homepages are only in Danish and are […]
A Visit To Carl Larsson’s House in Dalarna, Sweden
In the house, so much seemed alive as quotes written on the walls were meant to encourage the children to remember to behave. My favourite was: Be well-behaved and happy; then you will solve the riddle of life! In Swedish, it rhymes.
A Copenhagen Mansion’s History
This visit reminded me of my childhood visits with my mother to the original city museum and of my job as a Health Visitor in Copenhagen
A Glimpse From A New Metro Station in Copenhagen
New architecture mix with the old and well known in Copenhagen
Autumn Pictures from Aarhus
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and only one hour’s drive from us. Whenever we go there, my husband is reminded of his time as a soldier in his youth. Standing on his post in front of the clock on the City Hall, time was put on a standstill, especially during the hours before dawn. Where the former barrack once was is now a music hall and a renowned art museum called ARoS Fifty years ago, my brother and I went for a holiday in Aarhus. He took a picture of me at the site of the pig sculpture. I remember I found it a bit ridiculous. It’s strange how some things get stuck into your memory forever.
Gates and Houses in Skagen
The most northern part of Denmark is called Skagen. It used to be a special place for painters because of the light from the sky. Two seas meet at the very top and add to the unique atmosphere. Skagen is a tourist magnet at certain times of the year. We visited for a half marathon arranged to attract visitors to this […]
Hidden WWII History
I would have loved to have heard the story of this heroic personnel. All my life the WWII have had my interest. Recently I became conscious that the architecture is unique. The founders thought of healing via the beauty of architecture and the importance of fresh air and sunshine combined with the professionals' good care.
From one Heart to Another 