Photographers stage flash mob in city centre
Article published: Thursday, July 22nd 2010
A flash mob was held in Manchester city centre by a group of photographers on Sunday to protest their right to take photos in public spaces.
A flash mob was held in Manchester city centre by a group of photographers on Sunday to protest their right to take photos in public spaces.
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