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24-OCT-2007 Ceya

The Crest of the Municipality of Pornainen, Finland

Pornainen, Finland

When the (second) church of Pornainen had burnt to ashes in 1918, a new massive stone church was completed in 1924.
The church had only one church bell left. The bell was acquired in 1731 by people raising flax.
The linen was weaved by women, and the thin linen was sold in Stockholm, Sweden. With the money thus earned it was possible to buy the church bell.

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Guest 03-Nov-2007 19:23
Very strong gaphic image. I like this a lot!
Ali Majdfar31-Oct-2007 07:32
Superb shot, Excellent. GMV
Soenda29-Oct-2007 04:08
A lovely story for a cheerful coat of arms. That shade of blue is so pretty. Just a little lighter than the crossed stripes on Finland's flag? The bell and spindles stand out nicely against it.
Simon Chandler29-Oct-2007 04:06
Great capture for the blue theme. Informative caption. v
Alejandro28-Oct-2007 22:47
lovely and beautiful. v
carolynne_w28-Oct-2007 22:04
Another beauty! "V"
Jean-Luc Rollier28-Oct-2007 19:51
Magnifique blason!
JL V
Marcia Colelli28-Oct-2007 18:55
very lovely V
Paco López28-Oct-2007 18:28
Beautiful!!!!! Vote!!!
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