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History of Drammen - From log to city

Here you can watch self-produced films that simply tell about Drammenselva's role in the town history of Drammen.

The films are part of a teaching program for children and young people.

Movie No. 1, My Ship Is Loaded With: This film is about how the timber trade began and how life on and around Drammenselven flourished.

Movie No. 2, Spring's Most Dangerous Adventure: This film is about how the timber trade and timber floating took off after you got the boom saw.

Film no. 3, With a silver spoon in the mouth: This film is about the privileged class that stood up not least because of the timber trade. Here we get to know Peder von Cappelen and gain knowledge of what a pleasure farm is.

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