Manchester Arena bombing memorial, flowers, cards, messages, in Victoria Station, 22nd May 2017 - Glade of Light memorial

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Contributor:
Tony SmithImage ID:
2K11NY2File size:
57.1 MB (2.9 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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5472 x 3648 px | 46.3 x 30.9 cm | 18.2 x 12.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
26 August 2022Location:
Victoria Station Approach, Manchester, England, UK, M3 1WYMore information:
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