Majorstuen in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Anne-Cath Vestly
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2025
1. Anne-Cath Vestly Marker
Anne-Cath Vestly
1920-2008
Skuespiller og
barnebokforfatter
«Barnetimen for de minste» i 50 εr
Skrev her i 1952 debutserien om
Ole Aleksander Filibom-bom-bom
Senere kom bψkene om
mormor og de εtte ungene
lillebror og knerten m.fl.
Huset revet 1956
Here lived Anne-Cath Vestly (1920-2008), actress and children's book author. Barnetimen for de minste ("Children's hour for the little ones") radio program for 50 years. Wrote here in 1952 her debut story in her series about Ole Aleksander Filibom-boom-boom. Later came the books about Grandma and the eight children, Little Brother and the Little Girl and others. House demolished in 1956.
Erected 2023 by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 59° 55.141′
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 14 Jψdiske Barn / 14 Jewish Children (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Friedrich Weiner (about 120 meters away); Lewek Levi Jacobowitz (about 120 meters away); Ida Weiner (about 120 meters away); Det Teologiske Menighetsfakultet / The Theological Parish School (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Halvdan Kjerulf (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Camilla Collett (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rikard Noordrak (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Anne-Cath. Vestly (Wikipedia). Overview:
Anne-Cath. Vestly (February 15, 1920 December 15, 2008) was a Norwegian author of children's literature. She is known for a wide range of books published from 1953 to 2004. Vestly was best known for her series about a grandmother (Mormor) who looked after and shared numerous adventures with a flock of eight children.(Submitted on June 28, 2025.)
Additional keywords. blε skilt
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2025
2. Anne-Cath Vestly Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
