File:The Royal Navy 1899 - 1902 Q115145.jpg
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- It is a photograph taken prior to 1 June 1957; or
- It was published prior to 1974; or
- It is an artistic work other than a photograph or engraving (e.g. a painting) which was created prior to 1974.
HMSO has declared that the expiry of Crown Copyrights applies worldwide (ref: HMSO Email Reply)
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