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References
- 1 2 Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael. Local Elections Handbook 1973. Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK: The Elections Centre. p. 16.
- ↑ "Local Election Summaries 1973". The Elections Centre.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "Derby City Council Election Results 1973-1995" (PDF). Elections Centre.
