“Ammunition, Fascism, Photography” A Few Steps Through the History of Lapua

Episode 44 As part of my guided tour around Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’ in Lapua, we stop for an extended visit in the Lapuanjoki Museum. Museum Director, Sakari Hanhimäki and Cultural Director, Susanna Oversteyns regale me with historical tales of Espionage, Poisoning, Fascism, An Attempted Coup… and Photography!? Includes an intriguing revelation from Susanna’s family history. … Continue reading “Ammunition, Fascism, Photography” A Few Steps Through the History of Lapua

Episode 44

As part of my guided tour around Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’ in Lapua, we stop for an extended visit in the Lapuanjoki Museum. Museum Director, Sakari Hanhimäki and Cultural Director, Susanna Oversteyns regale me with historical tales of Espionage, Poisoning, Fascism, An Attempted Coup… and Photography!? Includes an intriguing revelation from Susanna’s family history.

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Cartridge Factory exhibition | Lapuan Patruunatehtaan museo
The Lapua Movement display | Lapuan liikkeen näyttely
Pyhälahti Photgraphy Studio exhibition | Pyhälahden Valokuvaamomuseo

Gallery

Finnish Words

Vanha paukku – ‘Old Bang’
Iso tehdas – Big factory
Magasiini – Storehouse
Muilutus – the act of disappearing people back to Russia in the middle of the night
Muilutus – the act of disappearing people back to Russian in the middle of the night. Named after the man who carried-out this work, Mr Muilu

Links

Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’
Map of Vanha Paukku
The Lapuanjoki Museum exhibitions