The Anglo-Norse Society in Oslo ( no, Norsk-Britisk Forening) is a society based in Oslo, Norway for advancing civil relations between Britain and Norway. The Society was founded in 1921 on the initiative of

Ella Anker Eli Birgit "Ella" Anker (2 June 1870 – 20 April 1958) was a Norwegian magazine journalist, newspaper correspondent, playwright, feminist, and pamphleteer. Personal life She was born at Sagatun Folk High School in Vang, Hedmark to Herman Anker ...

, who as a newspaper correspondent in London had been a co-founder of the

Anglo-Norse Society in London The Anglo-Norse Society in London is a society based in England for advancing the education of the citizens of Britain and Norway about each other's country and way of life. The Society was founded in 1918 as a registered charity. The membership ...

in 1918. The first president was

Fridtjof Nansen Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen (; 10 October 186113 May 1930) was a Norwegian polymath and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He gained prominence at various points in his life as an explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian. He led the team t ...

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Organisations based in Oslo Norway–United Kingdom relations Organizations established in 1921 1921 establishments in Norway Norway friendship associations United Kingdom friendship associations {{Norway-org-stub