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- ↑ Recollections of Basil Robinson. Victoria & Albert Museum. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ Recollections of Victor Percival. Victoria & Albert Museum. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ Curating Contemporary Design MA (in partnership with the Design Museum): Links with the creative industries. Kingston University London. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
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