I'd take a 15 minute drive almost anywhere… seems like a small investment, in time and in money. My (not always followed) rule for myself is to figure out what I want first and then look for it. Sorting that out is an education in itself and it helps cut down on buyers remorse.

I flipped the image into Photoshop and measured the seat tube against the diameter of the rims… looks like its about a 62cm c-to-t, maybe a hair less… a 24" if the English were still using Imperial. That's a good guess, not hard and true.

Don't know anything about Phillips or English bikes.