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Acrylic painting of Sundbybergs Kyrka by Chris Hughes, 2024

Sundbyberg Kyrka: A Historical Haven and Community Anchor

Sundbybergs Kyrka has a rich history dating back to its construction in the late 19th century. It was designed by architect Agi Lindegren and consecrated in 1903. The story of Sundbybergs Kyrka begins with its conception by the esteemed architect Agi Lindegren. In the late 1800s, plans were set in motion to erect a place […]

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Beyond the Surface: Tracing Viking Lives in Sundbyberg’s Runes

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Amidst the Viking relics of Sundbyberg, Sweden, two runestones stand as silent sentinels, their origins dating back to the early 12th century. The earlier of the pair, runestone U77, stands in its original location just north of Ör, near Råsta Gård. This formidable slab of grey granite, weighing several tonnes and standing 1.75 metres tall,

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