The life and tragic death of Thora Skolmen, a Norwegian teacher, author and women's rights activist… Continue Reading →
Torafossen – The tragic story of Thora Skolmen
SKOLMEN – Origin, Meaning and History
An exploration of the origin, meaning and history of the name "Skolmen"… Continue Reading →
Skolmen Family Stories – A devastating fire, raging bull, aggressive goat and an unfortunate ox
Every family has well known stories of the past that are told at family gatherings when reminiscing around the fire or at the dinner table, some are humorous, while others are more unusual which makes them unique and memorable… Continue Reading →
A quest to honour my grandfather by documenting the sculptures he created throughout East London, South Africa
Many East Londoners are familiar with the Pontiac Indian Head sculpture that adorns the glass façade of the new Home Affairs building. Some have fond memories of Gonubie’s ‘Humpty Dumpty’ Egg. But few know that these, and other iconic pieces of East London history, were the work of a local artisan named Toby Skolmen… Continue Reading →
Dayne's Discoveries 