Leeds Corn Exchange balcony entrance sign, in black and gold, Call Ln, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK, LS1 7BR

Leeds Corn Exchange balcony entrance sign, in black and gold, Call Ln, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK,  LS1 7BR Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Tony Smith

Image ID:

2T28456

File size:

49.5 MB (1.7 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

4740 x 3648 px | 40.1 x 30.9 cm | 15.8 x 12.2 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

7 October 2023

Location:

Call Ln, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK, LS1 7BR

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