Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/12/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Dec 31, 2007, at 12:23 PM, Daniel Ridings wrote: > This might come as a surprise for some, those who don't associate > church going with the secular society of Sweden. > > We first went to the highest point in G?teborg to watch the > fire-works. We went to Masthuggskyrkan (Mast-builder-church). G?teborg > is a seafaring city, dating way back to the East Indian Company. > > During the second world war the church was almost intentionally blown > up by the city. It was felt that it functioned all to well as a > landmark if enemy ships got in to the harbor. They didn't blow it up, > fortunately: > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/dlridings/album08/_DSC0209.jpg.html > > The service was well attended: > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/dlridings/album08/_DSC0234.jpg.html > > In the background you can see how the second floor, where the huge > pipe organ is housed, is built up with ... masts. interesting and impressive photos Daniel...I love the idea of using masts to build a church... happy new year to you and your family, I believe that Goteborg has a fine orchestra... correct...? have you heard it? Steve > > > Happy New Year all! > > Daniel > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information