Legacy from the Lord

Dear ones,

In 1875 the king of Sweden was also king of Norway. He reign over these countries with supreme and divine powers worthy of the respect of such an ambassador. What is true I do not know as I honestly was not in the closest circles around his ilk here in heaven. But check on Wikipedia, those of you who are good at googling!

From there a photo of the king, Oscar II who remained king until he died in 1907:

King Oscar II King of Sweden and Norway

Oscar II:s period of reign was a time when Sweden was industrialized and technical developments quickly changed the circumstances, for example the ability to telegraph, send a letter with a stamp with the picture of Oscar I, make a telephone call, turn on an electric light or ride a bicycle! I realize my dear family was not first in line to use all the new gadgets in the parish of Ljungby, but gradually they too could make use of the new inventions.

My secretary has a book about Ljungby with a picture of Olof Ljungcrantz, the man is still famous because of his efforts promoting Ljungby. From this picture we know what Olof looked like before he died in 1876. As you have seen already the successors of camera obscura enabled us to see what my sons and their families looked like around 1890. I escaped that experience leaving this place in 1870. You did not miss a thing ;-)




Another site to visit is this http://www.dunkerskulturhus.se/templates/StandardPage.aspx?id=19209&epslanguage=SV There is a picture of a house which was the hussar regiment barracks for a squadron of cavalry of 60 men and their officers coming to Helsingborg in 1873 to ensure the defence of south of Sweden. The same year my second son August left for Helsingborg, but my memory and recall is lacking of anymore information...

My secretary feels guilty when she steals time from family life spending it with me and my kids. She had better promise not to blog until the house is clean and food prepared for party on Easter Eve. Fortunately, she will not have to see to the garden. The daffodils are covered with heavy snow. Always look at the bright side of life!

Yours truly, Göran Danielsson.