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- ↑ Lee, Sidney, ed. (1897). . Dictionary of National Biography . Vol. 49. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
- ↑ The history of the twelve great livery companies of London, Herbert, 1836
- ↑ "Gregory de Rokesley blue plaque".