Trotters Optician,George St, New Town, Edinburgh,Scotland,UK

Trotters Optician,George St, New Town, Edinburgh,Scotland,UK Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Tony Smith

Image ID:

DDXKF8

File size:

49.2 MB (1.7 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

4596 x 3744 px | 38.9 x 31.7 cm | 15.3 x 12.5 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

31 August 2013

Location:

44 George St, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 2LE

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