The word Nimbus refers to a motorbike made in Denmark. I grew up with the sound of this as our neighbors had such a motorbike from the 1930s. Fisher & Nielsen created this motorbike in 1919 and stopped the production in 1960. The peak period for the motorbikes was in the thirties. The firm is mostly known for making vacuum […]
The so-called Radio House / ( Radiohuset) was almost completed in 1941. The architect is Vilhelm Lauritzen and the style is very functional “Funkis Style”. The concert hall was not completed until 1945. As far as I know the Danish authorities did not want the occupying Germans to misuse this new venue. The last 6 years we have a new concert hall in another […]
A great loss was turned to a gain
I wrote about how my grandparents met as a result of a contact ad in a Newspaper in 1919. The post is called Serially Lost- Part Three. I would like to show you a little more about this fountain. It has changed its appearance over time, but it is still there today It was created by the cooperation of two famous […]
A great loss was the beginning of a wonderful love story and a life long gain.
Peaceful photos from the WWII in Copenhagen Denmark
My grandmother was an extraordinary woman with a force of personality. She never complained of the losses she had suffered.
We lost our liberty 75 years ago when the Nazis invaded Denmark. Only mainly young unknown ordinary people stood up to make resistance and saved a little of our lost honor.
Every one is unique. Even ordinary women ought to be remembered and honored.
Tivoli is one of my favorite places in Copenhagen. Old fashioned and still things are renewed like the opening hours at Christmas time. I am sure many tourists treasure this place in the centre of Copenhagen.
From one Heart to Another 