Bryne
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Bryne is a city, located in, and the administrative centre of, the municipality of Time, Norway
. Bryne is located about 25 minutes south of Stavanger
by train
. The area of Bryne is 4,79 km².
The municipality of Time, Norway
has 15,459 inhabitants (2007) and the "urban settlement" itself 9,627 (2009). Its location in the prospering region of Stavanger/Sandnes
and excellent traffic links making Bryne an attractive area for commuters, it is currently expanding rapidly and there have been reports of problems with schooling capacity.
Bryne was founded as Thime Station, reflecting its location along the railroad
Jærbanen
going from Stavanger
to Egersund
. The small village was one of
many popping up around the new stations on the railroad finalized in 1878. A new
chapel was soon built (Saron, 1878), as well as a store, a wool processing facility
and a dairy farm.
Several industries related to agriculture also emerged, producing
ploughs, mowers and harvesting equipment. Many years later, the first excavator in
Europe with complete hydraulic transmission of power, the Brøyt (Trademark
),
was introduced by the two brothers Kristian and Ingebret Søyland (1949). Also the company Tralfa
developed the world's first spray paint robot, today run by ABB.
Gradually, Bryne developed into a regional education center, with a dairy school established in 1906,
the National Grammar School (Rogaland Landsgymnas) in 1924 and later also a
vocational school. In 1921 the name of Thime Station was changed to Bryne by
referendum. Bryne has since grown rapidly to become Jæren
's most densely populated
rural
area and a regional trade center. City status was declared on 1 January,
2001, the 49th largest settlement in Norway at the time.
, who was born in Bryne. The sculptures are all placed in and around a beautiful river flowing through the park.
(Norwegian: "Nasjonalt Garborgsenter") opens 2012. It is a museum
and educational centre dedicated to the author couple Arne Garborg
and Hulda Garborg
. It aims to encourage people’s interest for the ideas and visions of the two authors. The centre will encourage visitors to take a more active part in today’s society
, and inspire them to read and develop their own creativity.
Bryne Mølle (Bryne Mill) is an old mill now used for concerts and art exhibitions. The Ranglerock Festival
is an annual rockfestival that has been arranged in there since 2005.
originated in Bryne. The two founders of the band, vocalist Janove Ottesen
and guitarist Geir Zahl
are from Bryne.
team, Bryne F.K.
, played in the Norwegian premier league 1976-1988, and 2000–2003, and now plays in Adeccoligaen. In 1987 the team won the National Football Cup, and was in the final in 2001.
Time, Norway
Time is a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is part of the region of Jæren. The administrative centre of Time is the town of Bryne.-Name:...
. Bryne is located about 25 minutes south of Stavanger
Stavanger
Stavanger is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway.Stavanger municipality has a population of 126,469. There are 197,852 people living in the Stavanger conurbation, making Stavanger the fourth largest city, but the third largest urban area, in Norway...
by train
Train
A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track to transport cargo or passengers from one place to another place. The track usually consists of two rails, but might also be a monorail or maglev guideway.Propulsion for the train is provided by a separate...
. The area of Bryne is 4,79 km².
The municipality of Time, Norway
Time, Norway
Time is a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is part of the region of Jæren. The administrative centre of Time is the town of Bryne.-Name:...
has 15,459 inhabitants (2007) and the "urban settlement" itself 9,627 (2009). Its location in the prospering region of Stavanger/Sandnes
Stavanger/Sandnes
Stavanger/Sandnes is the third largest urban area of Norway, with a population of approximately 189,828. It consists of the densely built-up areas Stavanger, Sandnes, Sola and Randaberg....
and excellent traffic links making Bryne an attractive area for commuters, it is currently expanding rapidly and there have been reports of problems with schooling capacity.
History
Jærbanen
Jærbanen
The Jæren Line long railway line between Stavanger and Egersund, in Jæren, Norway. The line is officially the western-most part of the Sørland Line. Owned by the Norwegian National Rail Administration, the line has double track from Stavanger Station to Sandnes Station, and single track from...
going from Stavanger
Stavanger
Stavanger is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway.Stavanger municipality has a population of 126,469. There are 197,852 people living in the Stavanger conurbation, making Stavanger the fourth largest city, but the third largest urban area, in Norway...
to Egersund
Egersund
The town of Egersund was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 . It was merged with the surrounding municipality of Eigersund January 1, 1965....
. The small village was one of
many popping up around the new stations on the railroad finalized in 1878. A new
chapel was soon built (Saron, 1878), as well as a store, a wool processing facility
and a dairy farm.
Several industries related to agriculture also emerged, producing
ploughs, mowers and harvesting equipment. Many years later, the first excavator in
Europe with complete hydraulic transmission of power, the Brøyt (Trademark
Trademark
A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or...
),
was introduced by the two brothers Kristian and Ingebret Søyland (1949). Also the company Tralfa
developed the world's first spray paint robot, today run by ABB.
Gradually, Bryne developed into a regional education center, with a dairy school established in 1906,
the National Grammar School (Rogaland Landsgymnas) in 1924 and later also a
vocational school. In 1921 the name of Thime Station was changed to Bryne by
referendum. Bryne has since grown rapidly to become Jæren
Jæren
Jæren is a traditional district in the county of Rogaland. The others are Dalane, Ryfylke and Haugalandet.Jæren is the largest flat lowland area in Norway, stretching from the municipality of Randaberg in the north to Hå in the south. The coast is flat compared to the rest of the Norwegian coast,...
's most densely populated
rural
Rural
Rural areas or the country or countryside are areas that are not urbanized, though when large areas are described, country towns and smaller cities will be included. They have a low population density, and typically much of the land is devoted to agriculture...
area and a regional trade center. City status was declared on 1 January,
2001, the 49th largest settlement in Norway at the time.
Shopping
Bryne has three shopping malls, including Rogaland's (the region Bryne lies in) second largest. They are Torgsenteret, Brynetorget and M44 which is the newest and biggest. There is also a shopping street called Storgata ("Main Street") where there are several clothing shops, book shops and sports wear shops, including special designer clothes shops that sell wares that can only be found in here.Fritz Røed Park
The Fritz Røed Park was officially opened 1 October 2004. It is a collection of sculptures made by the famous sculptor Fritz RøedFritz Røed
Fritz Røed was a Norwegian sculptor. He is most associated with his work, Sverd i fjell, the commemorative monument which symbolizes the unification of the nation of Norway. -Biography:...
, who was born in Bryne. The sculptures are all placed in and around a beautiful river flowing through the park.
Garborg Centre
The Garborg CentreGarborg Centre
The Garborg Centre is an educational centre dedicated to the author couple Arne Garborg and Hulda Garborg...
(Norwegian: "Nasjonalt Garborgsenter") opens 2012. It is a museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
and educational centre dedicated to the author couple Arne Garborg
Arne Garborg
Arne Garborg, born Aadne Eivindsson Garborg was a Norwegian writer.Garborg championed the use of Landsmål , as a literary language; he translated the Odyssey into it...
and Hulda Garborg
Hulda Garborg
Hulda Garborg was a Norwegian writer, novelist, playwright, poet, folk dancer, and theatre instructor...
. It aims to encourage people’s interest for the ideas and visions of the two authors. The centre will encourage visitors to take a more active part in today’s society
Society
A society, or a human society, is a group of people related to each other through persistent relations, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or virtual territory, subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations...
, and inspire them to read and develop their own creativity.
Bryne Mølle
Ranglerock Festival
The Ranglerock Festival is an annual rock festival that takes place in the small town of Bryne, located on the west coast of Norway. Usually arranged at the end of July. The festival was first held at Hognestad in 2002, then being called the Hoggstock Festival. The second year around, the...
is an annual rockfestival that has been arranged in there since 2005.
Kaizers Orchestra
The rock band Kaizers OrchestraKaizers Orchestra
Kaizers Orchestra is a Norwegian alternative rock group formed on January 1, 2000. The two leading members, vocalist Janove Ottesen and guitarist Geir Zahl, had known each other for years, and first played together in a band called Blod, Snått & Juling in 1989.Kaizers Orchestra are notable for...
originated in Bryne. The two founders of the band, vocalist Janove Ottesen
Janove Ottesen
Janove Ottesen is a Norwegian musician, born at Bryne, Rogaland, Norway. He specializes in vocals, guitar and barrels, and is a leading member of the Norwegian band Kaizers Orchestra.-History:...
and guitarist Geir Zahl
Geir Zahl
Geir Zahl is a Norwegian musician. He is known for playing guitar in the Norwegian rock group Kaizers Orchestra. The band was founded by Geir Zahl and Janove Ottesen who had both played together in some other bands, namely Blod, snått & juling and gnom...
are from Bryne.
Sport
The town's footballFootball (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
team, Bryne F.K.
Bryne F.K.
Bryne Fotballklubb is a Norwegian football club from the town of Bryne. Founded in 1926, they currently play in Norwegian football's second highest division, Adeccoligaen.- Stadium :...
, played in the Norwegian premier league 1976-1988, and 2000–2003, and now plays in Adeccoligaen. In 1987 the team won the National Football Cup, and was in the final in 2001.