Queue of tourists at The Sherlock Holmes museum, 221b Baker St London, England, UK, NW1 6XE - Consulting Detective

Queue of tourists at The Sherlock Holmes museum, 221b Baker St London, England, UK, NW1 6XE - Consulting Detective Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Tony Smith

Image ID:

2M107KE

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46.2 MB (2.5 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5076 x 3180 px | 43 x 26.9 cm | 16.9 x 10.6 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

22 July 2022

Location:

221b Baker St London, England, UK, NW1 6XE

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