Farm names in family history
Most of us are familiar with the way in which traditional names in Iceland and Norway are formed from a given name followed by what is...
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Wed, 25 SeptThe Old Station Club25 Sept 2024, 14:00The Old Station Club, 24 Church Rd, Stamford Bridge, York YO41 1DG, UKA chance to visit the tapestry created by volunteers to commemorate the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Wed, 16 OctNorwegian Study Centre16 Oct 2024, 19:00Norwegian Study Centre, University of, Quantum House, Heslington, York YO10 5BR, UKA chance for everyone to bring and discuss their favourite Scandinavian items
Thu, 14 NovNorwegian Study Centre14 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Norwegian Study Centre, University of, Quantum House, Heslington, York YO10 5BR, UKYASS member Brian Hague talks about the history and activities of the famous Danish Hospital ship.
Sat, 30 NovSt Edward The Confessor C Of E Church30 Nov 2024, 16:30 – 22:00St Edward The Confessor C Of E Church, Tadcaster Rd York, Dringhouses, York YO24 1QG, UKAn early Christmas social with shared homemade Scandinavian food, songs and music.
Mon, 16 DecYork Minster16 Dec 2024, 19:00York Minster, Deangate, York YO1 7HH, UKJoin us in York Minster for our traditional Sankta Lucia candlelit service.
Fri, 31 JanNorwegian Study Centre31 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 21:30Norwegian Study Centre, University of, Quantum House, Heslington, York YO10 5BR, UKCoScan Travel Fund recipient, Ellie Fisher, talks about her time studying climate change in Iceland, Finland and Greenland.
Thu, 20 MarNorwegian Study Centre20 Mar 2025, 19:00 – 21:30Norwegian Study Centre, University of, Quantum House, Heslington, York YO10 5BR, UKYASS member Brita Green talks about the well-known and much-loved Swedish artist Carl Larsson.
Sat, 17 MayNorwegian Study Centre17 May 2025, 14:30Norwegian Study Centre, University of, Quantum House, Heslington, York YO10 5BR, UKCome and celebrate Norway’s national day.
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Sankta Lucia
Festival of light
Our Sankta Lucia candlelit service, with carols and traditional songs in Swedish, is our traditional celebration in the York Minster in December. A celebration of light and an integral part of the Advent season
Sankt Hans & Midsummer
Summer celebration in June
Sankt Hans Aften with bonfire and party.
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