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Thursday 30 June 2016

Eidsfoss Jernverksmuseum

Recently we discovered a charming little place not too far from were we live.... we've been there a couple times, and if you come to Vestfold ( Norway ) it's certainly worth a visit.

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Eidsfoss is a village on the shores of the beautiful lake – Eikeren. 

The village was famous for the iron work factory - Eidsfos Jernverk. A foundry which produced cast iron ovens, and other iron items from 1697 – 1873.
 
In 1979 the Old Eidsfos Foundation was able to save some of the older workers houses from demolition. These old buildings now house the postal museum, and a small restaurant.

In Eidsfoss you can also visit the oldest Norwegian grocery shop still in use. 

Website:  http://www.jernverketeidsfoss.no/steder/eidsfoss-industrihistoriske-samlinger/

Old workers house in Eidsfoss


The old grocery store on the left hand side.

The museum with the lake in the background


A collection of iron ovens

Useful, decorative and beautiful.


Delicate details
These were the days when household items were designed to outlive you....


2 comments:

  1. The lake makes such a pretty backdrop! And the ovens are so pretty with all their details!

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  2. Wow! Those ornate ovens are incredible!

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