The archive office in Kon (Cologne) has collapsed killing at least two 
persons and much of German's greatest urban archive (undamaged during 
WW2) may have been lost- makes the case for digitisation. I was going to 
vist the city this weekend but had to cancel holiday due to sick cat. 
Masive new stoneware catalogue of Cologne and Frechen stoneware has also 
been published by the city museum service while I remmber- can send 
details if anyone wants.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,611311,00.html

paul courtney
Leicester