The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in London, formed in 1906, founded and maintained this hospital as part of their humanitarian war work.
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Swedish War Hospital
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Swedish War Hospital
During the Great War, 1914 - 18, this building was occupied by The Swedish Wa...
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Swedish Church
There were enough Swedes in London (mainly sailors) for a congregation to form in 1710 and the first church was set up in Wapping in 1728 (pictured), opened by and named for (the future queen) Ulri...
King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway
Born in Stockholm to the crown prince of Sweden and Norway. Became king Oscar II of Sweden and Norway on the death of his brother on 18 September 1872. The union between the two countries failed in...
Gunder Hägg
Athlete. Born in Albacken, Sweden. He set over a dozen middle distance world records in events ranging from 1500 to 5000 metres, and was the first person to run a sub-fourteen minute 5000 metres.
Emanuel Swedenborg
Swedish theologian and polymath. Â He travelled frequently in Europe and came to London a few times. Â Lodged in Wellclose Square and attended the nearby Swedish Church. Â On his last visit, in 1771, ...
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