Well dressing, Tissington, Derbyshire UK

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GoUK / Neil Sutherland / Alamy Stock Photo

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AM3A10

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54.1 MB (2.8 MB Compressed download)

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3522 x 5367 px | 29.8 x 45.4 cm | 11.7 x 17.9 inches | 300dpi

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Tissington, Derbyshire

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