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  Vestfold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vestfold is a county in Norway, bordering Buskerud and Telemark.
Vestfold is located west of the Oslo Fjord, as the name indicates.
Vestfold is the only county in which all municipalities have declared Bokmål to be their official written form of the Norwegian language.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vestfold   (259 words)

  
 Edwards Family Genealogy, Franklin, Larsen, Jenkins, Farvid, Kudrna, Trinkl - pafg82 - Generated by Personal Ancestral ...
on 10 Oct 1689 in Syrrist, Tjølling, Vestfold, Norge.
was born in 1693 in Sjuestok, Stokke, Vestfold, Norge.
was born in 1699 in Kjeldren, Stokke, Vestfold, Norge.
www.shon.150m.com /pafg82.htm   (472 words)

  
 IAESTE Norway: City Guide: Vestfold/Telemark
Vestfold has a number of urban centers as well as impressive scenery.
Vestfold is famous for its history and it was a Viking center a thousand years ago.
By boat: The ferries from Denmark arrive in Larvik (Vestfold) and Langangen (Telemark) and from Sweden in Sandefjord (Vestfold).
www.iaeste.no /web/index.php?section=51   (302 words)

  
 Vestfold   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It was in use until 1956, and at that time underwent revisions that led to another model of the Vestfold bunad.
The 1932 version was taken into use again in 1992, and today both versions are in use as bunads for the Vestfold district.
The silver of the Vestfolds bunad should be a bit oxidized.
www.harmoni.net /nordiska/html/vestfold.html   (420 words)

  
 Vestfold articles on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
39,011), Vestfold co., SE Norway, at the head of the Larviksfjord (an arm of the Skagerrak); chartered 1671.
16,059), Vestfold co., SE Norway, a port on the Oslofjord (an arm of the Skagerrak); chartered 1907.
32,975), capital of Vestfold co., SE Norway, a port on the Skagerrak near the mouth of the Oslofjord.
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Vestfold   (258 words)

  
 Midgard
Midgard - historical center in Vestfold, a one hour drive south of Oslo, is a visitors’ centre at the gravemounds of Borre, aimed at presenting the cultural remains of the county of Vestfold to the public.
Vestfold is an active county offering a wide range of cultural sites and excellent recreational activities in the countryside.
In addition, Vestfold is a holiday destination for many people - to the extent that the county's population doubles at certain times of the year.
viking.hgo.se /legacy/Partners/Vestfold/midgard.html   (829 words)

  
 Vestfold Norway
Vestfold Museum - History and heritage, in Tønsberg
Norway > Regions > Østfold - East of Vestfold
This is the Vestfold index where you can find information on this eastern region of Norway.
www.infonorway.com /regions/vestfold   (147 words)

  
 Welcome to Vestfold University College
Vestfold University College (VUC) is one of the medium-sized university colleges in Norway with some 3000 full time students.
It is located in the county of Vestfold, and has two campuses: Borre and Tønsberg.
Vestfold University College offers programmes and courses at Bachelor and Master levels within nursing, teachers' training, engineering, maritime studies and social sciences.
www.hive.no /engelsk   (132 words)

  
 Vestfold Fylkesmuseum - Alt på ett brett
Vestfold County Museum is Vestfold's oldest cultural-historical museum, taking over from Tønsberg Museum and Tønsberg Maritime Museum.
Vestfold County Museum's aim from the beginning was to give an increased understanding of everyday life of the population in Vestfold throughout the ages, and how history influences the local environment.
The exhibits present Vestfold's cultural history through, amongst other things, the use of natural resources both at home and abroad.
www.vfm.no /side8.asp   (127 words)

  
 Edwards Family Genealogy, Franklin, Larsen, Jenkins, Farvid, Kudrna, Trinkl - pafg91 - Generated by Personal Ancestral ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
She married Nils JOHNSSON on 04 Jan 1727 in Stokke, Stokke, Vestfold, Norge.
She married Abraham ANDERSSON on 15 Jul 1763 in Stokke, Vestfold, Norge.
She married Jakob BUER on 09 Nov 1790 in Stokke, Vestfold, Norge.
www.shon.150m.com /pafg91.htm   (522 words)

  
 Houses / homes for sale or for rent in Vestfold - Vacation Rental   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Your rate of return on real estate in Vestfold may be higher than many other investments you make.
When renting a home in Vestfold you are usually limited to the changes/improvements you can make.
In many cases vacation rentals in Vestfold are offered by the owners of the property but in some instances real estate agents offer vacation rentals in Vestfold.
www.propertyworld.com /_Norway_Vestfold   (1254 words)

  
 Norwegen-Inside: Vestfold municipalities
Municipality in south of Vestfold northeast from Larvik
Municipality in northwest of Vestfold with the lakes Eikeren, Bergsvatnet, Vikevatn and Hillestadvatnet
Municipality in southeast of Vestfold south from the town Tønsberg
norwegen.piranho.de /Vestfolde.htm   (157 words)

  
 Naess Descendants
ANDERS OLSEN NÆSS (OLE LARSEN) was born in 1824 in Hedrum, Vestfold, Norway.
EDVARD ANDERSEN NAESS (ANDERS OLSEN, OLE LARSEN) was born January 24, 1861, in Hedrum Parish, Vestfold County (formerly Jarlsberg og Laurvig), Norway, and died December 04, 1943 in Skotfoss Burge, Norway.
MAREN ANDREA NAESS (ANDERS OLSEN, OLE LARSEN) was born in 1849 in Hedrum, Vestfold, Norway.
www.laurelrootsplus.com /Naessdesc.htm   (1231 words)

  
 ericj - pafg13 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
in 1796/1884 in Nordkvelde Mellem, Hedrum, Vestfold, Norway.
Jacob was bruker (leased and farmed) one quarter of Nordkvelde Mellem (Gnr 87), Hedrum (br.
in 1678/1695 in Hellenes Søndre, Hedrum, Vestfold, Norway.
www.adam.com.au /ericj/pafg13.htm   (421 words)

  
 Vestfold University College Library: English pages
Vestfold University College Library supports undergraduate and master's level research and educational activities of students and staff at Vestfold University College (Høgskolen i Vestfold / HVE).
The Library serves 3.000 students and 300 college staff members, as well as the general public of Vestfold County, 100 km south of Oslo, Norway.
The library's primary users are students and staff at Vestfold University College.
www-bib.hive.no /english   (241 words)

  
 of the Swedes Family Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
was born about 0790 in Holtum, Vestfold, Norway and died in 0821 while living in Vestfold, Norway.
was born about 0800, lived in Vestfold, Norway and died in 0840 while living in Vestfold, Norway.
was born about 0823 in Vestfold, Norway and died in 0863 in Norway.
www.aritek.com /hartgen/htm/of-the-swedes.htm   (2423 words)

  
 Vestfold Mobile Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The bookmobile is owned and run by Vestfold County Library.
There are mobile library service points in all the municipalities of Vestfold County, except one (Svelvik).
Vestfold County Library/ Tønsberg and Nøtterøy Library use the same system, and the bookmobile computer is updated from the main library computer daily.
www.vf.fylkesbibl.no /bokbuss/bookmobile.html   (251 words)

  
 Vestfold Region Map: Abol — Vivestad | Norway Google Satellite Maps
You are in Vestfold (Norway), administrative region of level 1.
If you would like to recommend this Vestfold map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
Let us know the link and short description of any Vestfold related website (mapping and travel subject preferred) and we will make it public after quick review.
www.maplandia.com /norway/vestfold   (773 words)

  
 Vestfold
39,011), Vestfold co., SE Norway, at the head of the Larviksfjord (an arm...
32,975), capital of Vestfold co., SE Norway, a port on the...
16,059), Vestfold co., SE Norway, a port on the Oslofjord (an arm of the...
www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0850768.html   (129 words)

  
 pre1500 Harleys - pafg185 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
She married Halfdan "the Meek" EYSTEINSSON KING IN VESTFOLD about 788 in Of,, Vestfold, Norway.
She married Alfarin King Of ALVHEIM about 791 in Of,, Vestfold, Norway.
She married Halfdan "Hvitbein" OLAFSSON KING IN UPPSALA about 735 in Of,, Vestfold, Norway.
www.dianneelizabeth.com /NeverEndingStory/Harley/pafg185.htm   (423 words)

  
 Vestfold Whale Catchers - Norwegian Merchant Fleet 1939-1945
All owned by Vestfold Corp, Panama, which was controlled by Johan Rasmussen and Co, Sandefjord.
I used to have this as Vestfold VII, but I've been told, via a message on my Ship Forum, that various sources list this incorrectly - it should be Vestfold VIII.
Vestfold VII was the former Føik built in 1925, which sailed for the Germans during the war as V-1706 (see this posting).
www.warsailors.com /singleships/vestfold.html   (743 words)

  
 ...::: Vestfold Froskemannskole :::...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Vestfold Diving School has almost 40 years experience (established in 1966) and makes us one of the country's oldest diving schools.
This is of course an advantage to you when you choose to come to us when you want to learn how to dive.
Vestfold Diving School has a five star status diving centre and school with
www.vestfold-froskemannskole.no /eindex2.html   (136 words)

  
 __Wexford-Vestfold Viking Festival__
The project is a joint venture between the Heritage Park and Wexford County Council in Ireland and Vestfold County Council in Southern Norway with the support of the Royal Norwegian Embassy.
A team from the Education Dept. of the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde will give children an opportunity to try their hand at rope making for skipping ropes, braclet making using strands of copper wire, and assembling and painting a viking shield using original methods and colours for a small fee.
The Wexford Vestfold Viking Festival 2005 will also feature a series of education events at both the Irish National Heritage Park and at Wexford Library as well as a Pikeman Parade to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of Oliver Sheppard's Pikeman at the Bullring.
www.inhp.com /Wexford/festival2005.html   (1047 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Vestfold, Scandinavia (Scandinavian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Vestfold, Scandinavia (Scandinavian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
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Farming, shipping, and fishing are the chief occupations, with much of the Norwegian merchant marine registered at Vestfold ports, notably TOnsberg, Sandefjord, and Larvik.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/E/E-Vestfold.html   (150 words)

  
 Vestfold Norway Europe Regional   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Priority Telecom Norway owns and has access to 800 km of fibre network in Oslo, Ostfold, Vestfold and Buskerud and supplies over 1000 business customers.
Priority Telecom Norway has ownership and access to 800 kilometer of owned and rented broadband in Oslo, Østfold, Vestfold and Buskerud together with...
Priority Telecom Norway has ownership and access to 800 kilometres of owned and rented broadband in Oslo, Ostfold, Vestfold and Buskerud together with...
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Europe/Norway/Vestfold   (109 words)

  
 Vestfold County Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Vestfold County Library is run by the County Council, organized as a part of The Cultural Department.
Vestfold County Library’s main task is to support and develop the Vestfold libraries within all fields of modern librarianship, ranging from new user demands in the e-society to the traditional focus on literature.
The obligations of a county library are found in The Public Library Act.
www.vf.fylkesbibl.no /eng.html   (102 words)

  
 Vestfold Festspillene   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
During three weeks the festival presents a programme with a larger scope and variety than ever before.
65 events will take place throughout the beautiful county of Vestfold.
The festival creates an exciting possibility to visit the region's finest places, buildings and nature, as well as to enjoy the artistic power of music and theatre.
www.vestfoldfestspillene.no /list/l_news.asp?CategoryKey=3763   (55 words)

  
 Skallevold Vestfold Roots
This Skallevold met another Norwegian soon after he arrived and discovered she grew up in the same hometown of Horten in Vestfold County.
She was a Bjerke, daughter of a sea captain named Bjerke and a mother descended from the Walløe ship building family in Vestfold.
They courted, married and started a new Skallevold clan, joining the growing numbers of Norwegian Americans here in North America.
www.nordskip.com /vestfold/home.html   (400 words)

  
 Vestfold on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Magazines and Newspapers for: Vestfold or search in Pictures and Maps for Vestfold
UPC acquires ElTele Ostfold and Vestfold; Acquisition accelerates priority CLEC activities in Norway.
Yearling moose body mass: importance of first year's growth rate and selective feeding.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/E/E-Vestfold.asp   (195 words)

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