- Address: Elias Smiths vei 23, 1337 Sandvika, Norway
- Creator: Yar Eris Paulson
Every day using office supplies, for example, a clip, no one thinks about the fact that this subject may have its own story.
In a quiet and peaceful area on the outskirts of Oslo there is a monument to a clip. This is an original structure, whose height is 3.5 m. The creator of the monument is Yar Eris Paulson.
Why a paper clip?
The clip was invented by a Norwegian innovator named Johan Waaler. He received a patent for a paper clip in Germany and the United States in 1901. Many in the world believe that its author is Samuel Fei, others - that of William Milldruk, but Norwegians honor their compatriot. The monument to the clip was made in his honor in 1989. A festive stamp was also printed in honor of Waaler.
Symbol of resistance
The monument to a clip in Norway owes its appearance not only to the fact that it was invented here. The clip also became famous in the Second World War.
After the invasion of Norway, the Germans attempted to deprive the Norwegians of their culture and replace their own ideals. Norwegian teachers were ordered to join the Nazi party and include the Nazi teachings in their lessons. The church also received an order to teach the parishioners obedience to the leader and the state.
In protest in the autumn of 1940, students of the University of Oslo began to attach paperclips to the collar of the collars. It was their way of protesting against the presence of Germans in their country and expressing their unity and national pride in the face of occupation. Of the clips, various accessories were made, for example, bracelets. It was very symbolic and showed that the Norwegians are connected with each other in conditions of adversity.
How to get there?
There is a famous memorial clip on the outskirts of Oslo in the direction of Drammen . It is more convenient to reach it by car or taxi, heading towards the western outskirts.
Also in the block from the memorial clip there is a bus stop "Jongsasveien", by which the number 211, 240, 245, 270, N130, N250 runs.