A popular day trip destination for Bellman

At the end of the 18th century, the sea fortress Lilla Hornsberg is a popular outing for Carl Michael Bellman and other city dwellers. In his poem Lilla Hornsberg from July 1779, the poet writes:

“A clear and white sky,

and the weather calm that day,”

Just as half past eight struck, we arrived for coffee.

Bearded, with barely a full stomach

stood the fisherman outside in the Christmas,

and the bull outside in the yard

raised his horns to the sky.

A vip sparrow was found lifeless,

dwiped in the cauldron.

I dumpster and luggage

I unexpectedly meet and enjoy,

but I most enjoy when they poke

About a spent Lenten fast.">

Photo: John Kjellström, 14 November 1952

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