Life in Iceland 1949

From Reykjavík, the capital city’s modern architecture, to traditional weaving and herring fishing, Iceland is presented as a progressive country, proud of its historic Norse legacy including Glima – or Icelandic Wrestling – the nation’s favourite sport created by the Vikings. The power of thermal springs, created by volcanic activity, is shown alongside Iceland’s most famous glacial waterfalls, including Gulfoss, or ‘Golden Falls’ in the River Hvitá.