Manchester Central Library - City crest completed AD1933 - St Peter's Square, Manchester, England, UK, M2 5PD

Manchester Central Library - City crest completed AD1933 - St Peter's Square, Manchester, England, UK,  M2 5PD Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Tony Smith

Image ID:

2ADE3W7

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49.5 MB (1.8 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5064 x 3420 px | 42.9 x 29 cm | 16.9 x 11.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

3 December 2019

Location:

The Main Library Oxford Road Manchester,North West,England,UK, M13 9PP

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