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  Hadeland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
She holds a BA degree in teaching, and is working as a full-time politician for the Centre Party at Oppland County Council...
Hadeland is a landscape located at the southern end of lake Randsfjorden in Oppland, Norway.
Willy Johansson og Hadeland glassverk (Navn i norsk brukskunst)
hallencyclopedia.com /Hadeland   (321 words)

  
 General information in English   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hadeland Folkemuseum, founded 1913, is a regional museum for Jevnaker, Lunner and Gran.
The museum is built around one of the burial mounds of Halvdan Svarte, a chieftain of the Viking age.
Hadeland Folkemuseum is situated close to the old main road from Oslo to Bergen, in the beautiful scenery at Tingelstadhøgda.
www.museumsnett.no /hfm/html/english_info.htm   (266 words)

  
 Encyclopedia article: Hadeland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hadeland is a landscape located at the southern end of lake Randsfjorden (additional info and facts about Randsfjorden) in Oppland (additional info and facts about Oppland), Norway (A constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905).
In the early Viking Age (additional info and facts about Viking Age), before Harald Fairhair (additional info and facts about Harald Fairhair), Hadeland was a petty kingdom (additional info and facts about petty kingdom).
The name Hadeland appears on the runic (additional info and facts about runic) stone Dynnasteinen from approx.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/ha/hadeland.htm   (146 words)

  
 GoNorway
The Hadeland district comprises the villages Gran, Jevnaker and Lunner and has a total population of 27.000.
Hadeland Glassworks (Medieval Scandinavia) and the Viking Champ Raukr forms two extremes at either end of the region, spanning a whole spectre off sights and activities between them.
Hadeland Open Air museum includes the mound Halvdanshaugen, where legend har it that the heart of King Halvdan the Black is buried.
www.gonorway.no /norway/township_bottom.php?ID=76394903505d60f   (527 words)

  
 About Hadeland
Hadeland is the district region in Norway where both Hans and Anne's ancestors lived for generations before coming to America.
Hadeland lies northwest of Oslo in Oppland county.
By the time Hadelanders began their immigration to America, they were dedicated farmers rather than a warrior tribe - but perhaps this ancient history accounts for a certain tendency toward independence and fierce stubbornness!
www.mnwebsteps.com /alm/hadeland.htm   (688 words)

  
 Kontaktforum Hadeland-America
The Hadeland Lag is proud and excited about its association with this body which was formed in 2002.
We know there is a lot of material about the emigrants and their descendants and we greatly appreciate all that we receive.
We also hope that those who have not written down the story of their family from Hadeland will begin soon; this is both an enjoyable and important task, which we are certain that our descendants will appreciate what we have done.
www.hadelandlag.org /kontaktforum.htm   (434 words)

  
 The Hadeland - American collection   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Hadeland Lag of America celebrated their 90th anniversary at Hadeland in June 2000.
To greet the visitors, Hadeland Folkemuseum together with the "Mannskoret KK" and the historical societies at Hadeland, constructed an exhibit about the emigration to America.
As a result of the strong links between The Hadeland Lag of America, Hadeland Folkemuseum and the historical societies in Hadeland, a new forum was established the winter of 2002.
www.museumsnett.no /hfm/html/emigrant/american.htm   (287 words)

  
 Crystal Clear Traditions and Style at Hadeland Glassworks - Norway - visitnorway.com
Hadeland Glassworks is a haven for shoppers and travelers with a taste for modern glassware crafted in traditional style using exactly the same methods as 239 years ago
Hadeland Glassworks’ crystalline traditions within handcraft are steeped in history, art and culture.
Hadeland Glassworks is open all year round and offer guided tours for all guests.
www.visitnorway.com /templates/NTRarticle.aspx?id=80416   (305 words)

  
 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Excursion | Oslo, Norway | OSLO HIGHLIGHTS & HADELAND GLASS
Departing from the quay in Oslo, we board a coach and head towards the Hadeland Glassworks, a little over an hour’s drive away through the rich farmlands of southeastern Norway.
Hadeland Glassworks started production in 1762 and is wonderfully situated near Lake Randsfjord.
Arriving at Hadeland we will have a guided tour in the factory, where we can see glass being hand-blown.
www.fredolsencruises.co.uk /fredolsen/process/shoretours/shoretour_detail/id=817,portcode_id=446.html   (231 words)

  
 Hadeland Glassworks, Jevnaker - Tourist attraction in Norway - visitnorway.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hadeland Glassverk, with more than 240 years of continous glass production, has become one of the most popular and widely visited tourist attractions in Norway.
A visit to Hadeland Glassverk is full of fascination both for adults and children in any age.
Hadeland Glassverk is beautifully situated in Jevnaker, just a 1-hour drive north of Oslo.
www.visitnorway.com /templates/NTRarticle.aspx?id=28403   (302 words)

  
 Hadeland Bergverksmuseum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Hadeland Bergverksmuseum, dedicated to the mines and minerals of Grua, is a small museum, still.
In the Hadeland Bergverksmuseum you will see examples of the different rock-types found in the Grua district, the ore-minerals, the exciting minerals and fossils.
The interest of geologists and mineral-collectors for the Grua district is only one of the fundaments on which the Hadeland Bergverksmuseum is founded.
www.nags.net /Nags/english/articles_werner/grua_mining_district.htm   (5079 words)

  
 Moonshine banned at museum - Aftenposten.no   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A popular outdoor museum in Hadeland, north of Oslo, planned to mount an exhibit this summer that would tell the history of home brewing in the rural area.
The trouble began when Morset and his staff decided to tell the story of traditional home brewing in Hadeland, a scenic area of valleys and hills bordering on the Randsfjord.
The Hadeland Folkemuseum has had a 130-year-old home distillery rig in its possession for years, and planned to show museum visitors how it worked.
www.aftenposten.no /english/local/article1044559.ece   (500 words)

  
 Press release — Medietilsynet - Eierskap
Hadeland is a local newspaper in an area which covers the municipalities of Gran, Lunner and Jevnaker in Oppland county.
If A-pressen has to divest the acquired ownership interest in Hadeland, Hadeland may lose its incomes from the advertising co-operation.
The loss of income by being excluded from such co-operation may lead to economic problems for Hadeland which may cause that the newspaper will disappear from the market.
www.eierskapstilsynet.no /engelsk/pressreleases/case1999/pressreleasehadeland   (420 words)

  
 Ancestors of Viola G. Kjos Fagerland
(2) 27 Dec 1842, in Gran, Hadeland, Oppland, Norway, Lars Pedersen Dvergsten.
Bolette died 3 Dec 1878, Dvergsten, Gran, Hadeland, Oppland, Norway.
17 Jun 1810, Helme, Gran, Hadeland, Oppland, Norway.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/Gene_Nygaard/ahn007.htm   (976 words)

  
 Hadeland Lag of America Website Home Page
is an organization of descendants of immigrants from the Hadeland area of Oppland County, Norway in the United States and Canada.
The Lag provides genealogical assistance to its members and seeks to preserve the historical traditions of its immigrant ancestors and strengthen bonds with their home district in Norway.
If your roots are in Hadeland consider becoming a member - but most of all...
www.hadelandlag.org   (231 words)

  
 Forged in the Fire: Norway's Spirited Hadeland Glassverk - Stephen Henkin
Stephen Henkin is an arts editor for The World & I. The venerable Hadeland Glassverk in Norway has one foot in an esteemed craft tradition and the other on the cutting edge of glass design.
Over 300,000 visitors per year peer into these "glass huts," which act as windows into artistic sensibilities and refined technical skills rarely seen today in similar settings.
Because of Hadeland's distinguished reputation, craftsmen here are treated with great respect.
www.worldandi.com /specialreport/1996/december/Sa14328.htm   (275 words)

  
 NorwayHeritage Community - Lars Hansen.
Based on the 1900 Census, I know that Lars Hansen was born in the Hadeland, Krs.
This is an area north of Oslo, as I found out from a Hadeland society in the USA.
If you grandfather was born in 1874 he might also be the Lars Hansen from Myra farm in Gran.
www.norwayheritage.com /snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1629&SearchTerms=,Hadeland   (1058 words)

  
 Hadeland man missing in London - Aftenposten.no   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A 26-year-old man from Gran in Hadeland has been reported missing after the terrorist attacks in London.
He was in London earlier this week and made contact with his family in Gran on Tuesday.
Bjerke said it thus wasn't clear that the 26-year-old was still in London when bombs went off on subways and local buses Thursday morning.
www.aftenposten.no /english/local/article1076933.ece   (377 words)

  
 The Alms in Norway
They moved from farm to farm in the Hadeland area and for at least some period of time the family was on poor relief.
Hans saw his father's drinking as the source of the family's problems.
Hans Oleson Alm was born on the Dvergsteen farm in Tingelstad, Hadeland Norway on September 9, of 1864.
www.mnwebsteps.com /alm/alm-hist.htm   (366 words)

  
 Protection on Children and Adolescents
The conference consisted of a one-day seminar in Oslo, and a two-days' workshop in Hadeland, north of Oslo.
She also expressed hopes that the Hadeland workshop would provide proposals on how to strengthen measures of protection in general.
A poster, listing the principles, and various targeted brochures of practices should be produced («The Hadeland Declaration on Education in Emergencies and Difficult Circumstances») to highlight the importance and global challenge for investing in a better future.
www.reliefweb.int /library/documents/protchildren.htm   (11005 words)

  
 NorwayHeritage Community - Lynne Family from Hadeland
He was born 9 Oct 1823 in Norway and died in North Dakota or Wisconsin, USA in 1910.
She was born 2 Mar 1877 SVARVERUD, KLOVESTAD, GRAN PRESILAND or GRAN JEVENAKER, HADELAND, NORWAY.
Note: The name "Hadeland" describes the area/district which are covered by the 3 municipalities Gran, Jevnaker and Lunner.
www.norwayheritage.com /snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1069   (641 words)

  
 Hadeland Norway Signed Art Glass Lead Crystal Weasel Ferret Figurine
Description: This is a pretty Hadeland Crystal figurine of a weasel or possibly a ferret in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
He still has his original paper label intact on the bottom and is signed Hadeland on the bottom as well.
He measures 5.5" long from his nose to his tail and 2" tall.
www.antiqnet.com /detail,hadeland-norway-signed,978039.html   (158 words)

  
 Exceptionally Large Signed Arne Jon Jutrem Art Glass Bowl with Matching Tray, Controlled Bubble Design, 1955 - 0125   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This exciting set was designed by Arne Jon Jutrem for the Hadeland Glassworks and produced in 1955 as evidenced by the engraved signature on both pieces (Hadeland 55 AJJ).
In Norway the main glassworks is Hadelands in Oslo, which was started in 1762.
There is a remnant of the original foil tag with the Hadeland "K" visible and partial words.
www.rubylane.com /shops/howstrange/item/0125   (367 words)

  
 VT Norway Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I'm not sure what you mean, but Hadeland is special because it's hadeland.
All I know is that Hadeland is the most known and also the oldest.
Hi, I've been to Hadeland factory and met up with a friend who is one of the top designers, Lena Hasson, of the glassware of the three countries.
forum.virtualtourist.com /discussion-20667-1-1-Travel-0-111-Norway-discussion.html   (739 words)

  
 Randsfjord Museums - Hadeland Folk Museum
Hadeland Folk Museum was founded in 1913 as an open-air museum.
With its many buildings the museum gives you a good impression of life and work on Hadeland in the 18th and 19th century.
The Museum has quite a lot of theme exhibitions.
www.olavsrosa.no /en/objektinfo.aspx?id=27581&tipcmd=tip   (192 words)

  
 Ancestors of Peder "Peter" Nilson
Born: April 6, 1829, Gran, Hadeland, Oppland, Norway
Marriage: Ingeborg "Emily" Torstensdatter in 1855 in Gran, Hadeland, Oppland, Norway
Peder married Ingeborg "Emily" Torstensdatter in 1855 in Gran, Hadeland, Oppland, Norway.
www.brumm.com /familytrees/11831.htm   (294 words)

  
 RARE Signed Hadeland S.B. BLUE CRANES Art Glass Vase
RARE Signed Hadeland S.B. BLUE CRANES Art Glass Vase
The piece is signed "Hadeland S.B." and is very heavy, with ">
The piece is signed "Hadeland S.B." and is very heavy, with the cranes going all the way around.
www.trocadero.com /stores/svazzo/items/480745/item480745.html   (126 words)

  
 Institutt for geografi - 1994   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
side 51-69 Hadeland, September 30 - October 3, 1993.
A social constructivistic approach versus mainstream approaches in studies of technology transfer.
side 21-37 Hadeland, September 30 - October 3, 1993.
www.ub.uib.no /avdeling/fdok/publ/94kort/91.html   (1122 words)

  
 Bet Shoot - 11/05 - Hadeland vs Valerenga (By:Champ1905) +6.4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bet Shoot - 11/05 - Hadeland vs Valerenga (By:Champ1905) +6.4
In addition to that Valerenga performing better than Rosenborg lately and expecting a high win here.They are leader at tippeliga and looks like a great canditate for the title after dissapointing last season.
Hadeland is a div 3 side and i am sure thay dont have any hopes from this game.Handicap offer looks like high but Valerenga can easily take this in my opinion.
www.betshoot.com /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3618   (264 words)

  
 Articles in Magazines: Forged in the Fire: Norway's Spirited Hadeland Glassverk
Articles in Magazines: Forged in the Fire: Norway's Spirited Hadeland Glassverk
The venerable Hadeland Glassverk in Norway has one foot in an esteemed craft tradition and the other on the cutting edge of glass design.
Originally published monthly in print as The World and I, our site includes the complete contents since 1986 and continues to publish a new issue online each month.
www.articlesinmagazines.com /THE_ARTS/Forged_in_the_Fire_Norways_Spirited_Ha.htm   (263 words)

  
 Hadeland Maraton - Race Details
Hadeland Maraton and Half Marathon, 10.5K, Relay race (HM/6)
I have run this marathon, and I want to add my comments about it.
WMA makes no representations as to the accuracy of information on this site or its suitability for any use.
www.marathonguide.com /races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=1458050521   (50 words)

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