Baker House, Cavern Walks, Liverpool. Formally Probe record shop

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Contributor:
Tony SmithImage ID:
H4HKR6File size:
80.4 MB (3.2 MB Compressed download)Releases:
Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?Dimensions:
5045 x 5567 px | 42.7 x 47.1 cm | 16.8 x 18.6 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
14 October 2016Location:
Cavern Walks, Mathew St, Liverpool, Merseyside, EnglandMore information:
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