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 →
Kristian Skolmen (1863-1946) – Norwegian Artist and Teacher
Kristian Skolmen was a Norwegian artist, teacher and choirmaster. His watercolour paintings depict the beautiful landscapes of Norway and to this day he is fondly remembered in places such as Kongsberg and Nordre Land where he spent most of his life… 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 →
Unraveling the history of the Springbok Farm Stall
The Springbok Farm Stall with its iconic giant egg was a familiar sight on the Gonubie Main Road for decades. Many Gonubians have fond memories of the farm stall, but few are familiar with its history, which dates back to the 1960s… Continue Reading →
Dayne's Discoveries 