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The explosive Mr Pålsson

Joel grew up in Gåsevik, not far from our hotel. He was fostered by his aunt Lotta and her husband, a stone mason and demolitionist called Karl, who taught Joel all about the volatile art he’d be associated with… Läs mer

Master Blacksmith Pettersson

Werner grew up at Repelia in Fiskebäckskil, where his father, Carl August, had a forge. His brothers, Johan and Axel, were both chief engineers on ships, while his three sisters, Alfhild, Ester and Hilma, in… Läs mer

Council Bigwig Julsén

A lifelong resident of Skaftö, Anders Julius Julsén was born at Fossa, near Rågårdsvik, and later moved to Grönskult farm. He served as a local councillor for 40 years. In 1952, when the smaller communities of… Läs mer

Iron Lady Efraimsson

When Hulda (née Abrahamsson) and her sweetheart Henrik planned their wedding in 1911, they wanted to start a family. The pair decided to mark their union with a new name and settled on Efraimsson, after Henrik’s father Efraim. Läs mer

Salty Sea Dog Karlsson

The son a deep-sea fisherman, Göthe Karlsson was only ten years old when his mother passed away. As his father spent too much time at sea to look after five children, Göthe and his siblings were split… Läs mer

Commander Johnsson

Ossian’s first love was the ocean. He made a career at sea, which at the end of the 19th century brought him all the way to South America, where he became commander of the Chilean navy. As an… Läs mer

Jack of all trades Lindgren

This particular Jack is actually a Jill. Or, to be more precise, an Anna-Stina. She grew up in the village of Lögås, on the mainland, with her mother and three half-brothers. At 21, she married Karl-Erik, a tailor’s son… Läs mer