Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: chimney sweeper

The city of Bonn, founded by the Romans about 25kms south of Cologne. Bonn was the capital of Western Germany (BRD), following the first chancellor, Konrad Adenauer, a native of that area. Bonn actually became the capital, designated the "temporary seat of the Federal institutions," in 1949. as the Bundestag affirmed Berlin's status as the German capital. After the German unification Bonn lost the status. Since 1990 Berlin was made the capital of Germany again. The city of Bonn, founded by the Romans about 25kms south of Cologne. Bonn was the capital of Western Germany (BRD), following the first chancellor, Konrad Adenauer, a native of that area. Bonn actually became the capital, designated the "temporary seat of the Federal institutions," in 1949. as the Bundestag affirmed Berlin's status as the German capital. After the German unification Bonn lost the status. Since 1990 Berlin was made the capital of Germany again. Members of the guild of the chimney sweepers have gathered on the market place for the "Black Nose Day". They are collecting money for charity and as it is considered good luck, they black the noses of their customers with charcoal against a small donation.