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Piccadilly Circus, London. Popularly called the statue of Eros, the Angel of Christian Charity (centre background) is a meeting place for youth and a popular rest stop for sightseers.

Piccadilly Circus, London.

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area, London, United Kingdom

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Piccadilly Circus, London. Popularly called the statue of Eros, the Angel of Christian Charity (centre background) is a meeting place for youth and a popular rest stop for sightseers.

Piccadilly Circus, London. Popularly called the statue of Eros, the Angel of...

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Piccadilly Circus, London.

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