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23-JUL-2007

A Very Old Church Near Porvoo

Sipoo Old Church

Built in 1450-54, the seating capacity is 170.

The second photo is a memorial in front of the church to those soldiers who died in World War II.

Finland fought three wars: the Winter War alone against the Soviet Union, the Continuation War with Germany against the Soviet Union, and the
Lapland War alone against Germany. In the end, Finland had managed, against all odds, to defend its independence and democratic
constitution while suffering relatively minor territorial losses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_history_of_Finland_during_World_War_II

8,000 Swedes voluntarily went to Finland in World War II, and my recollection is that these are their graves in the bottom photo.






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Nestor Derkach23-Aug-2007 14:20
Great two series image , great resolution.
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Carol Rollins22-Aug-2007 19:33
These are wonderful, Jay. And your BG information is so great. Excellent on both counts. Vote.
Char22-Aug-2007 19:28
Hi Jay,
Beautiful shots. Thanks for adding the little bit of history. \/
Simon Chandler22-Aug-2007 18:39
Great shot. Good angle and composition. v
Jess. ( Lady.D.)22-Aug-2007 17:24
Very nice series Jay, excellent detail and clarity of colour......Jess
akleja22-Aug-2007 16:33
A great series! V!
laine8222-Aug-2007 15:06
A very nice series, Jay.
Fong Lam22-Aug-2007 14:30
Nice series of images and very informative comments to go with them, Jay ~V~
Nestor Derkach22-Aug-2007 11:30
Very nice two series display,
Nice resolution and great information.
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QUERIDO22-Aug-2007 06:16
Excellent shot! Vote
January Grey22-Aug-2007 04:59
Beautiful church and memorial well captured. V~
CIS22-Aug-2007 03:15
Photos that give great pause for thought, beautifully taken...think I even feel the emotion from behind your camera.
Cindi Smith22-Aug-2007 02:29
Very interesting images...loving the history on this! I would love to visit the inside of the church!
Hank Vander Velde22-Aug-2007 02:26
Very nice series of shots. V.
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