The Golden Mile, Leicester
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The Golden Mile, Leicester
Image: © Kate Jewell Taken: 18 Aug 2005
From Belgrave flyover, looking down Belgrave Road. This area of Leicester is predominantly Asian and this street is famous for its Indian jewellery shops, supposedly more than in Bond Street, hence the nick name. (Note: Photographer was a passenger in the car.)
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Image Location
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Latitude
52.647508
Longitude
-1.124216