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83-582: The county municipality's most important tasks include secondary education , recreation (sports and outdoor life), and cultural heritage . The county municipality is also responsible for all county roads (including ferry operations) and public transport (including school busses). The county municipality has further responsibility for regional land-use planning , business development , power production , and environmental management . The county also has responsibility for providing dental health services (in 2002, responsibility for hospitals and public medicine

166-478: A Hamri . At some point, presumably after 1030 but clearly before 1152, the centre was moved from Åker to the peninsula near Rosenlundvika (today Domkirkeodden) in what is now the town of Hamar. There are some indications Harald Hardråde initiated this move because he had property at the new site. Much of the information about medieval Hamar is derived from the Hamar Chronicle , dated to about 1550. The town

249-553: A collection of old farm houses. The institution is a combined medieval, ethnological and archaeological museum, and has received architectural prizes for its approach to conservation and exhibition. It also houses a vast photographic archive for the Hedmark region. Additionally, Hamar is known for its indoor long track speed skating and bandy arena, the Olympia Hall , better known as Vikingskipet ("The Viking ship") for its shape. It

332-839: A curriculum used and recognized internationally or an alternative approach to teaching – either religious or pedagogical . These schools must be approved by the government and are heavily grant-aided, and cannot select students based on subjectivity, such as skill or intelligence. The Norwegian school system can be divided into three parts: elementary school ( barneskole , ages 6–12), lower secondary school ( ungdomsskole , ages 13–16), and upper secondary school ( videregående skole , ages 16–19). The barneskole and ungdomsskole levels are compulsory, and are commonly referred to as grunnskole ('foundation school'). Elementary and lower secondary school are mandatory for all children aged 6–16. Before 1997, mandatory education in Norway started at

415-542: A few weeks before the final examinations of the final year. The titles of educators in Norwegian schools vary with the degrees they have. Higher education is anything beyond upper secondary school , and normally lasts three years or more. To be accepted to most higher education schools, a student must have attained a general university admissions certificate ( generell studiekompetanse ). This can be achieved by taking general studies while in upper secondary school or through

498-463: A few years and then picked up again in 1858, and by the end of 1860 there were a hundred insured houses in the town. The shore side properties were obliged to grow gardens, setting the stage for a leafy urban landscape. Roads quickly became a challenge – in some places, it was necessary to ford creeks in the middle of town. The road inspector found himself under considerable stress, and it took until 1869 to settle on street names. Highways in and out of

581-482: A given right. When primary and lower secondary education is completed, upper secondary schooling is entitled to students for enrollment, which prepares students for higher education or vocational studies . The school year in Norway runs from mid-August to late June the following year. The Christmas holiday from mid-December to early January historically divides the Norwegian school year into two terms . Presently,

664-459: A large warehouse. Although the canal and basin still were not deep enough to accommodate passenger steamships, the area became one of the busiest areas in the town and the point around which the harbor was further developed. The Diocese of Hamar was established in 1864, and the Hamar Cathedral was consecrated in 1866 and remains a central point in the city. A promenade came into being from

747-528: A population (2021) of 28,535 and a population density of 2,045 inhabitants per square kilometre (5,300/sq mi). About 1.5 square kilometres (370 acres) and 2,109 residents within the town are actually located in Ringsaker Municipality and another 0.29 square kilometres (72 acres) and 305 residents of the town are located within Stange Municipality . The municipality (originally the town)

830-515: A professionally independent agency under the Ministry of Education and Research , assures the quality of higher education in Norway. Where there are more applicants than students admitted, applicants are ranked based on their grades from upper secondary school. To gain access to studies commonly requiring a high GPA, like medicine, law and engineering, many students re-sit their upper secondary school examinations to improve their grades. Higher education

913-411: A simple hose. By 1852 a full-time fire chief was named. There was also some controversy around the watchman who loudly reported the time to all the town's inhabitants every half-hour, every night. Hamar also had a scrupulously enforced ordinance against smoking (pipe) without a lid in public or private. In Hamar's early days, the entire population consisted of young entrepreneurs, and little was needed in

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996-443: A single system. Among the goals of the reform was that all students should have a certain amount of general studies large enough to make them eligible for higher education later, meaning more theory in vocational studies, and that it should be possible to cross over from one education path to another without losing too much credit. In the old system, two years of carpentry would be wasted if one wanted to switch to general studies, but in

1079-463: A typical structure named the "2+2 model": after two years of school training (with workshops and a short internship in industry), the student does an apprenticeship for two years in an enterprise or a public institution. The apprenticeship is divided into one year of training and one year of practical work. Some vocational curricula are nonetheless entirely school-based, and others include three years of apprenticeship instead of two. The new reform makes

1162-499: A white background. An older version of the arms had been used for a long time. The old version was first described in the anonymous Hamar Chronicle , written in 1553. Between 500 and 1000 AD , the Åker farm was one of the most important power centres in Norway, located just a few kilometres away from today's town of Hamar. Three coins found in Ringerike in 1895 have been dated to the time of Harald Hardråde and are inscribed Olafr

1245-467: Is broadly divided into: There is no formal distinction between vocational and non-vocational higher education. Before the 19th century the main source for higher education of Norwegians was the University of Copenhagen . Norway's first large-scale education institution for people with intellectual disabilities was founded in 1898 by educator Emma Hjorth . Since the 1970s, the government has legislated

1328-665: Is eight weeks from the middle of June until the middle of August. They also have Christmas holidays after the first semester ends in December until the second semester begins in January. In addition, in the last week of October, pupils in primary, lower secondary and upper secondary schools have fall break, with another week-long break (winter break) in the middle of February. Students at universities or university colleges typically do not have fall and winter breaks. In Norway, there are thirteen national holidays that students are free from school. In

1411-514: Is evident in today's Hamar. There were also lingering concerns about the town's vulnerability to flooding . Construction began as soon as the law passed, in the spring of 1849. The first buildings were much like sheds, but there was great enthusiasm, and by the end of 1849, ten buildings were insured in the new town. None of these are standing today; the last two were adjacent buildings on Skappelsgate. By 1850, there were 31 insured houses, in 1852 there were 42; and in 1853, 56. Building slowed down for

1494-493: Is located in the traditional region of Hedmarken . The town is located on the shores of Mjøsa , Norway's largest lake. Historically, it was the principal city of the former Hedmark county, now part of the larger Innlandet county. The town of Hamar lies in the southwestern part of the municipality, and the urban area of the town actually extends over the municipal borders into both Ringsaker and Stange municipalities. The 13.95-square-kilometre (5.39 sq mi) town has

1577-407: Is named after the old Hamar farm ( Old Norse : Hamarr ). The medieval market was first built on this farm and that market eventually became a kjøpstad which in turn became a self-governing municipality. The name is identical with the word hamarr which means "rocky hill". The coat of arms were granted on 2 June 1896. The arms show a Black Grouse sitting in the top of a pine tree on

1660-456: Is primarily based on public schools: In 2007, 93% of upper secondary school students attended public schools. Until 2005, Norwegian law held private secondary schools to be illegal unless they offered a "religious or pedagogic alternative", so the only private schools in existence were religious ( Christian ), Steiner/Waldorf , Montessori schools , and Danielsen  [ no ] . The first "standard" private upper secondary schools opened in

1743-472: Is said to have reached its apex in the early 14th century, dominated by the Hamar Cathedral , the bishop's manor, and a fortress, plus the surrounding urbanization. The town was known for its fragrant apple orchards , but there were also merchants, craftsmen, and fishermen in the town. After the Christianization of Norway in 1030, Hamar began to gain influence as a centre for trade and religion. In 1152,

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1826-411: Is the pedestrian walkway in the middle of town, with the library, cinema and farmer's market on Stortorget (the big square) on the western side, and Østre Torg (the eastern square), which sits on top of an underground multi-story carpark, on the eastern side. Hamar is an important railway junction between two different lines from Oslo to Trondheim . Rørosbanen , the old railway line, branches off from

1909-640: The Norwegian Public Roads Administration , though managed by the county municipality. The county operates 32 upper secondary schools in the county. Videreg%C3%A5ende skole Education in Norway is mandatory for all children aged from 6 to 16. Schools are typically divided into two divisions: primary and lower secondary schooling. The majority of schools in Norway are municipal , where local governments fund and manage administration. Primary and lower secondary schools are available free of charge for all Norwegian citizens as

1992-685: The Storting a lengthy report, that included maps and plans for the new town. Lundh's premise was that the national economic interest reigned supreme, so he based his recommendation on the proposed town's ability to quickly achieve self-sustaining growth. He proposed that the name of the new town be called Carlshammer and proposed it be built along the shore just north of Storhamar and eastward. His plans were detailed, calling for streets that were 20 metres (66 ft) wide, rectangular blocks with 12 buildings in each, 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) separating each of them. He also proposed tax relief for 20 years for

2075-567: The Swedish army's siege and attempted demolition in 1567, during the Northern Seven Years' War . The old bishop's manor was also devastated during this siege. By 1587, merchants in Christiania had succeeded in moving all of Hamar's market activities to Oslo. Though some regional and seasonal trade persisted into the 17th century, Hamar as a town ceased to exist by then. In its place, the area

2158-590: The 1970s and 1980s, the folkeskole was abolished, and the grunnskole ('foundation school') was introduced. Traditionally poorer counties like Finnmark and Hedmark have the highest shares of inhabitants who only have completed the compulsory primary education , with numbers as high as 38%. Under the Independent Schools Act of 2003, private schooling in Norway has become available. However, very few such schools exist in comparison to Norwegian public schools. Private schools must be founded upon

2241-665: The Wednesday in Easter each year, for the last 13 years. Also situated in Hamar is the Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre which hosted the figure skating and short track speed skating events of the 1994 Winter Olympics. The figure skating competition was highly anticipated. It featured Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding , who drew most of the media attention, however the gold medal was won by Oksana Baiul of Ukraine . The centre of Hamar

2324-703: The age of 7. Students often have to change schools when they enter lower secondary school and almost always have to change schools when they enter upper secondary school, as many schools only offer one of the levels. In the first year of primary school, students spend most of their time playing educational games and learning social structures, the alphabet, basic addition and subtraction, and basic English skills. In grades 2–7, they are introduced to mathematics , English , science , religion (focusing not only on Christianity but also on all other religions , their purpose, and their history), aesthetics , and music , complemented by geography , history , and social studies in

2407-434: The city also caused considerable debate, especially regarding how to finance them. The first passenger terminal in Hamar was in fact a crag in the lake, from which travelers were rowed into the city. In 1850, another pier was built with a two-storey terminal building. All this was complicated by the significant seasonal variations in water levels. In 1857 a canal was built around a basin that would allow freight ships to access

2490-458: The coldest month on record with mean −17.2 °C (1.0 °F) in January 1917. In August 1975, the weather station "Staur Forsøksgård" in nearby Stange recorded 35 °C (95 °F). Hamar boasts several teams at the Norwegian top level in various sports: Hamar is known for its speed skating history, both for its skaters and the championships that have been hosted by the city, already in 1894 Hamar hosted its first European championship, and

2573-535: The concept: "subjects students may be chosen to sit an exam for." In Norway's schools, there are two semesters. The new academic year begins in the middle of August. The first semester begins in August and ends in December. The second semester begins in January and ends in June. In Norway's school, there are several long vacations. For example, after the academic year ends in June, students in Norway have summer vacation, which

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2656-414: The council and executive committee (with at least 5 members) are led by the county mayor ( Norwegian : fylkesordfører ). The executive committee carries out the executive funitons of the county under the direction of the whole council. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party . The county mayor ( Norwegian : fylkesordfører ) of Trøndelag has been

2739-402: The country will determine whether they get accepted to their upper secondary school of choice or not. From eighth grade, students can choose one elective ( valgfag ) and one language. Typical offered languages are German, French, and Spanish as well as additional English and Norwegian studies. Before the educational reform of August 2006, students could choose a practical elective instead of

2822-430: The current site, at Gammelhusbukten. On 26 April 1848, the king signed into law the establishment of Hamar as a kjøpstad on the grounds of the farms of Storhamar and Holset, along the shores of the lake Mjøsa . The law stated that the town will be founded on the date its borders are settled, which turned out to be 21 March 1849. Hamar was given a trading zone up to 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from its border. The new town

2905-540: The determination of the actual site to the king so as to not slow down things further. Another commission was named in June 1825, consisting of Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg , professor Lundh, and other prominent Norwegians. After surveying the entire lake, it submitted another report that considered eleven different locations, including sites near today's Eidsvoll , Minnesund , Tangen in Stange , Åker, Storhamar, Brumunddal , Nes , Moelven , Lillehammer , Gjøvik , and Toten . Each

2988-406: The dissenting Hans Nielsen Hauge to settle in the area. Bishop Fredrik Julius Bech , one of the most prominent officials of his time, proposed establishing a town at or near Storhamar, at the foot of Furuberget. In 1812, negotiations started in earnest, when the regional governor of Christians Amt , proposed establishing a market on Mjøsa. A four-person commission was named on 26 July 1814, with

3071-511: The elementary/middle school curriculum of that subject. In 2009, Norwegian fifteen-year-olds performed better in OECDs Programme for International Student Assessment than other Scandinavian countries, with significant improvement since 2006. In mathematics; however, the top 10% were estimated to lag three years behind the top-scoring students in Shanghai . Secondary education in Norway

3154-454: The episcopal representative Nikolaus Breakspear founded Hamar Kaupangen as one of five dioceses in medieval Norway. This diocese included all of Hedemarkens Amt and Christians Amt , which were both separated from the Diocese of Oslo in 1152. The first bishop of Hamar was Arnold, Bishop of Gardar, Greenland (1124–1152). He began to build the (now ruined) Cathedral of Christ Church, which

3237-403: The fall of 2005. Videregående is the equivalent to high school. As of 2017, graduation from videregående skole was at 73%. Prior to 1994, there were three branches of upper secondary schooling: general (language, history, etc.), mercantile (accounting, etc.), and vocational (electronics, carpentry, etc.) studies. The high school reform of 1994 ("Reform 94") merged these branches into

3320-504: The farm became known as Storhamar, passing through several owners until Norwegian nobility was abolished in 1831, when Erik Anker took over the farm. As early as 1755, the Danish government in Copenhagen expressed an interest in establishing a trading center on the shores of the lake Mjøsa . Elverum was considered a frontier town with frequent unrest, and there was even talk of encouraging

3403-494: The fifth grade. No official grades are given at this level. However, the teacher often writes a comment, analysis, and sometimes an unofficial grade on tests. Tests are to be taken home and shown to parents. There is also an introductory test to let the teacher know if the student is above average or is in need of some assistance at school. When the students enter lower secondary school, at age 12 or 13, they begin being graded on their work. Their grades together with their location in

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3486-543: The first World Championship the following year. After the Vikingskipet was built, Hamar has hosted international championships on a regular basis. The most notable skaters from Hamar are Dag Fornæss and Even Wetten , both former World champions, allround and 1000m respectively. Amund Sjøbrend , Ådne Søndrål and Eskil Ervik have all been members of the local club Hamar IL , although they were not born in Hamar. In Hamar on 17 July 1993, Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree set

3569-472: The following year in the neighboring rural community of Løten , with an audience of 3,000 locals, presumably the majority of Hamar's population at the time. In 1878, as the firefighting capabilities of the young town were upgraded, a fire broke out in a bakery. The fire was put out without doing too much damage. In February 1879 at 2:00 in the morning another fire broke out after festivities, burning down an entire building that housed many historical items from

3652-555: The grades are often postfixed with + or - (except 6+ and 1-) and it is also common to use grades such as 5/6 or 4/3 indicating borderline grades. However, the grades students get on their final diploma are either 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. At the conclusion of their school careers, upper secondary pupils aspire to graduate with a diploma. This is obtained by those who have passed all their subjects, and lists grades which are "based on teachers' determination of overall achievement marks of their own students." As well as these teacher-assigned grades,

3735-457: The harbor area, past the gardens on the shore, and north toward the site of the old town. The first executive of Hamar was Johannes Bay, who arrived in October 1849 to facilitate an election of a board of supervisors and representatives. The town's royal charter called for the election of three supervisors and nine representatives. Elections were announced in the paper and through the town crier. Of

3818-541: The holidays are included in the long break. For example, New Year's day and Christmas are national holidays in Norway, but students have Christmas holidays at that time. Official authorities Reports from international organizations Hamar Hamar [ˈhɑ̂ːmɑr] is a town in Hamar Municipality in Innlandet county , Norway. Hamar is the administrative centre of Hamar Municipality. It

3901-400: The ice and accumulated snow, which lead to another round of flooding. By the time a particularly cold and snow-filled winter set in, there was mostly relief about getting some stability. In 1876, the town was scandalized by the apprehension of one Kristoffer Svartbækken, arrested for the cold-blooded murder of 19-year-old Even Nilsen Dæhlin. Svartbækken was convicted for the murder and executed

3984-475: The incorporation of IT into the schooling mandatory, and many counties (responsible for the public high schools) offer laptops to general studies students for free or for a small fee. Kunnskapsløftet also makes it harder to switch between electives that are taken in the second and third year in the general studies path. Students graduating upper secondary school are called russ in Norwegian. They often celebrate with parties and festivities, which are held

4067-469: The lake to flood, peaking around 24 June, when the street-level floor of the front properties was completely inundated. This was the worst flood recorded since 1789. By 9 July, the flooding had receded. In August, massive rainfall led to flash flooding in the area, putting several streets under water. This was immediately followed by unseasonably cold weather, freezing the potato crops and inconveniencing Hamar's residents. Then mild weather set in, and melted all

4150-454: The languages. Teens born in 1999 and later could once again choose a practical elective known as ( arbeidslivsfag ) or career studies upon starting lower secondary school, thus getting the option to choose two electives. The electives vary significantly between schools, even in the same municipality. A student may take the grade 10 exam in a particular subject early as long as he or she has been granted an exemption from further instruction in

4233-616: The law of 23/5 where a person must be above 23 years of age, have five years of combined schooling and work experience and have passed exams in Norwegian, mathematics, natural sciences, English and social studies. Some degrees also require special electives in second and third grade (e.g. maths and physics for engineering studies.) The majority of higher educational institutions are run by the state and take responsibility for their own instruction, research, and dissemination of knowledge. The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT),

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4316-462: The limitations of Lillehammer's location had also become apparent, in particular those of its shallow harbor . After a few more years of discussions and negotiations both regionally and nationally, member of parliament Frederik Stang put on the table once more the possibility of a town in or near Storhamar. The governor at the time, Frederik Hartvig Johan Heidmann , presented a thorough deliberation of possible specific locations, and ended up proposing

4399-412: The mainline Dovre Line . The Norwegian Railway Museum ( Norsk Jernbanemuseum ) is also in Hamar. Hamar Airport, Stafsberg caters to general aviation. Hamar has a humid continental climate (Dfb) with fairly dry and cold winters, and comfortably warm summers. The Hamar II weather station, at an elevation of 141 metres (463 ft), started recording in 1968. The all-time high 33 °C (91 °F)

4482-533: The mandate of determining a suitable site for a new town along the shore. On 8 June 1815, the commission recommended establishing such a town at Lillehammer , then also a farm, part of the prestegjeld of Fåberg . Acting on objections to this recommendation, the department of the interior asked two professors, Ludvig Stoud Platou and Gregers Fougner Lundh , to survey the area and develop an alternative recommendation. It appears that Lundh in particular put great effort into this assignment, and in 1824 he presented to

4565-486: The middle of April, there are four days of Easter break. Norway celebrates International Workers' Day on May 1 and its Constitution Day on May 17. Furthermore, Norway also celebrates Ascension Day in May, with the exact date depending on the each year. Ten days after Ascension Day, the country celebrates Pentecost , and Whit Monday the next day. Students do not have to attend school on these national holidays. However, some of

4648-423: The name of a medieval road) and a grid system of streets between them. The orientation of the town was toward the shore. Røyem set aside space for three parks and a public square, and also room for a church just outside the town border. There were critics of the plan, pointing out that the terrain was hilly and not suitable for the proposed rigid grid. Some adjustments were made, but the plan was largely accepted and

4731-400: The new Bologna system was introduced implies that students who had started their studies while the old system still was in effect will graduate with transcripts containing grades from both systems (i.e. both numbers and letters). Lower levels of education use a scale running from 1 through 6, with 6 being the highest and 2 the lowest passing grade. For non-final tests and mid-term evaluations

4814-526: The new system one could keep credit for at least half of it. Since the introduction of the reform Kunnskapsløftet ('the knowledge promise' or 'the lifting of knowledge', the word løfte having two meanings) in the fall of 2006, a student can apply for a general studies ( studieforberedelse ) or a vocational studies ( yrkesfag ) path. Inside these main paths, there are many sub-paths to follow. An upper secondary school usually offers general and vocational curriculum. Vocational studies usually follow

4897-634: The policy that all children should be educated in local schools. Since then, special education has taken place mostly in ordinary schools . The need for special education in school depends on the individual student's abilities and capabilities. Pupils who cannot manage to yield learning outcomes from the typical teaching style have a right to special education . In special education, the Educational/Psychological Service maintains highly qualified specialists, educational psychologists , social welfare workers, and kindergarten teachers, playing

4980-534: The political leader of the county and the chairperson of the county council . Here is a list of people who have held this position: Public transport in the county are operated on public service obligation contracts from the county municipality via the transportation authority company AtB AS (meaning A to B), and operations are performed by Boreal Buss , Nettbuss , Tide Buss and TrønderBilene (buses), Boreal Bane (tram), and Fosen Trafikklag and Kystekspressen (passenger ferries). County road are operated by

5063-420: The role of safety net in society. The Educational/Psychological Service visits school, provides students with help when needed, and assists their family members. In addition to the society system, special educators play a significant role, particularly in the content of their instructions. According to The Act relating to Universities and Colleges, universities and university colleges must take responsibility for

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5146-631: The seat of the Diocese after the last Catholic bishop, Mogens Lauritssøn (1513–1537), was taken prisoner in his castle at Hamar by Truid Ulfstand , a Danish noble , and then sent to Antvorskov in Denmark, where he was mildly treated until his death in 1542. At Hamar's peak, there was a Cathedral chapter with ten canons , a school, a Dominican Priory of St. Olaf, and a monastery of the Canons Regular of St. Anthony of Vienne . Hamar, like most of Norway,

5229-516: The second term begins in January. Organized education in Norway dates as far back as 2000 B.C . Shortly after Norway became an archdiocese in 1153, cathedral schools were constructed to educate priests in Trondheim , Oslo , Bergen and Hamar . After the Reformation of Norway in 1537, following the unification with Denmark in 1536 , cathedral schools were turned into Latin schools , and it

5312-406: The students' diplomas may feature one or more examination grades. A minority of students will be chosen at random to sit an exam, a concept called trekkfag in Norwegian. The word fag means 'subject', whilst the verb å trekke can be translated as 'to draw, to pick', as one would describe picking a card from a pack. The dictionary translation of trekkfag is given as a description of

5395-472: The students' learning environment. Institutions are expected to create an inclusive and flexible learning environment that represents universal design . Norway has multiple different grading systems, both unique ones and ones that have been based on foreign grading systems. The former most common system of grades used at university level was based on a scale running from 1.0 (worst) through 6.0 (best) with 4.0 or above being considered passing grades. The way

5478-448: The ten eligible town citizens, three supervisors were elected, and the remaining six were elected by consent to be representatives, resulting in a shortfall of three on the board. The first mayor of Hamar was Christian Borchgrevink. The first order of business was the allocation of liquor licenses and the upper limit of alcohol that could be sold within the town limits. The board quickly decided to award licenses to both applicants and set

5561-443: The town of Hamar (population: 4,087) was transferred out of Vang and merged into Hamar. The following year, a part of the municipality of Furnes (population: 821) was also merged into Hamar. On 1 January 1965, a part of Ringsaker with a population of about 100 people was transferred to Hamar. In 1975, Storhamar Church was built to serve Hamar's growing population. On 1 January 1992, the municipality of Vang (population: 9,103)

5644-400: The town started setting taxes and a budget by the end of 1849. In 1850, a new election was held for the town board. The painter Jakobsen had early on offered the use of his home for public meetings and assembly, and upon buying a set of solid locks, his basement also became the town prison. One merchant was designated as the town's firefighter and was given two buckets with equipment, and later

5727-466: The town's first residents, that the state relinquish property taxes in favor of the town, and that the town be given monopoly rights to certain trade. He even proposed that certain types of foreigners be allowed to settle in the town to promote trade, in particular, the Quakers . His recommendation was accepted in principle by the government, but the parliamentary committee equivocated on the location. It left

5810-447: The town's population engaged in demonstrations, marches, and other unlawful but non-violent acts that were effectively ended when a company of soldiers arrived from the camp at Terningmoen near Elverum. Composer Fredrikke Waaler founded and directed the first orchestra in Hamar in 1893. She also directed a choir and wrote a song for the city. In 1946, a large area in Vang that surrounded

5893-511: The town. This was followed by a series of fires that left entire blocks in ashes. The fires kept happening until 1881, when a professional fire corps was hired. In 1889, there were riots in Hamar over the arrest of one of their own constables, one sergeant Huse, who had been insubordinate while on a military drill at the cavalry camp at Gardermoen . In an act of poor judgment, Huse's superior sent him to Hamar's prison in place of military stockades. Partly led and partly tolerated by other constables,

5976-487: The upper limit to 12,000 "pots" of liquor, an amount that was for all intents and purposes limitless. The electorate increased in 1849 to 26, including merchants and various craftsmen, and the empty representative posts were filled in November. In 1850, the board allowed for unlimited exercise of any craft for which no citizenship had been taken out, which led to much unregulated craftsmanship. Part-time policemen were hired, and

6059-400: The way of social services. After a few years, a small number of indigent people needed support, and a poorhouse was erected. On 1 January 1878, the town/municipality of Hamar was enlarged by annexing about 800 decares (200 acres) of land and 138 people from the neighboring municipality of Vang to Hamar. In 1860, concerns about flooding were vindicated when a late and sudden spring caused

6142-507: Was built to host the speed skating competitions of the 1994 Winter Olympics that were held in nearby Lillehammer . Already in 1993 it hosted the Bandy World Championship . The Vikingskipet Olympic Arena was later used in the winter of 2007 as the service park for Rally Norway, the second round of the 2007 World Rally Championship season. It has been the host for the world's second largest computer party The Gathering starting on

6225-532: Was completed about the time of Bishop Paul (1232–1252). Bishop Thorfinn (1278–1282) was exiled and died at Ter Doest abbey in Flanders, and was later canonised . Bishop Jörund (1285–1286) was transferred to Trondheim . A provincial council was held in 1380. Hamar remained an important religious and political centre in Norway, organized around the cathedral and the bishop's manor until the Reformation that took place in 1536–1537. At this time, Hamar lost its status as

6308-408: Was made mandatory for all market towns to have such a school. In 1736 training in reading was made compulsory for all children, but was not effective until some years later, when ambulatory schools ( omgangsskoler ) were also established. In 1827, Norway introduced the folkeskole ('people's school'), a primary school which became mandatory for seven years in 1889 and nine years in 1969. In

6391-456: Was merged with the town of Hamar (population: 16,351) and parts of the Stensby, Hanstad, Viker, and Stammerud areas of Ringsaker (population: 224) to form a new, larger Hamar Municipality . The Hedmark museum , located on Domkirkeodden , is an important historical landmark in Hamar, an outdoor museum with remains of the medieval church, in a protective glass housing, the episcopal fortress and

6474-426: Was presented with pros and cons. The commission itself was split between Lillehammer and Storhamar. The parliament finally decided on Lillehammer, relegating Hamar once more, it seemed, to be a sleepy agricultural area. As steamboats were introduced on the lake, the urban elite developed an interest in the medieval Hamar, and in 1841, editorials appeared advocating the re-establishment of a town at Storhamar. By then,

6557-460: Was recorded in July 2018, which was the warmest month on record with average daily high 28.8 °C (83.8 °F) and mean 21.6 °C (70.9 °F). The all-time low −29.8 °C (−21.6 °F) is from in December 2010, which was a very cold month with mean −14 °C (7 °F) and average daily low −18.2 °C (−0.8 °F). A previous weather station (Hamar I, at an elevation of 139 m) recorded

6640-551: Was severely diminished by the Black Plague in 1349, and by all accounts continued this decline until the Reformation, after which it disappeared. The Reformation in Norway took less than ten years to complete, from 1526 to 1536. During this time, the fortress in Hamar was made into the residence of the sheriff and renamed Hamarhus fortress. The cathedral was still used as a regular church, but it fell into disrepair culminating with

6723-435: Was taken out of the municipality of Vang and created established as Hamar Municipality under the formannskapsdistrikt law that was passed in 1838. The area of the new town and municipality covered an area measuring "400 mål" which is the equivalent to today's 40 hectares (99 acres). An army engineer , Røyem, drafted the initial plan. There would be three thoroughfares, at Strandgata, Torggata, and Grønnegate (the latter

6806-507: Was transferred from the counties to the new regional health authorities ). The county council ( Norwegian : Fylkestinget ) is made up of 59 representatives that are elected by direct election by all legal residents of the county every fourth year. The council is the legislative body for the county. The county council typically meets about six times a year. Council members are divided into standing committees and an executive committee ( fylkesutvalg ), which meet considerably more often. Both

6889-493: Was used for agriculture under the Storhamar farm, though the ruins of the cathedral, fortress, and lesser buildings became landmarks for centuries since then. The King made Hamarhus a feudal seat until 1649, when Frederick III transferred the property known as Hammer to Hannibal Sehested , making it private property. In 1716, the estate was sold to Jens Grønbech (1666–1734). With this, a series of construction projects started, and

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