Directors of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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  2. 1 2 "Princess Alexandra unveils blue plaque to Kew Gardens' directors Sir William and Sir Joseph Hooker". Richmond and Twickenham Times . 30 July 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
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