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Royal Arrival in Stockholm

This nineteenth century statue depicts the arrival of Crown Prince Karl XIV into the city in 1810.  Born in Pau in France, in 1763,  Jean Bernadotte became King of Sweden and […]

Haphazard Torso Reflection

This reflection in some Malmö windows presents a challenge to the mind – why does it move from side to side between the storeys? If you’re a big fan of The Bridge TV […]

Dandelion and Cornflower

The Swedish flag is blue and yellow, or perhaps dandelion and cornflower – particpating in Jennifer’s challenge based on Crayola’s current 120 crayon colours has encouraged me to make wider use of […]

Malmö Sky

If you know Malmö from watching The Bridge TV series. you may be interested to know that there is an exhibition about the programme running in the Science and Maritime House until […]
Malmö Sky

Winter Protection on Skeppsholmen

Skeppsholmen’s Admiralty House (Amiralitetshuset) was built in 1647-50 when the Admiralty Board moved over to the small island of Skeppsholmen in central Stockholm.  The beautiful copper-coloured building is a pleasant sight as […]

Love is Often Unexpected

According to this red granite sculpture on the quay in Stockholm, love  came true for the optimistic sea monster and the bashful mermaid.   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 January 2016