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- ↑ Kennedy, Michael (1968). Portrait of Elgar. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-315414-5.
- ↑ York Symphony Orchestra People. "Photograph of Joan Elwes".[ dead link ]
- ↑ Martin Bird, The Elgar Society Journal, Vol.19 No.6 - December 2016
- ↑ "'The Lea-Rig' by Robert Burns". Archived from the original on 26 August 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2008.