Boofys fish & chips, The Codfather of sole, 2, Western Shelter, Paget Rd, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK, CF62 5TQ

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Contributor:
Tony SmithImage ID:
2JDDP6DFile size:
47.4 MB (1.5 MB Compressed download)Releases:
Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?Dimensions:
5274 x 3144 px | 44.7 x 26.6 cm | 17.6 x 10.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
25 May 2022Location:
2, Western Shelter, Paget Rd, Barry CF62 5TQMore information:
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