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- ↑ Judge, Ann (2006), Knebworth Garden Village – http://www.hertsmemories.org.uk/documents/Knebworth_Garden_Village.pdf
- Dictionary of Scottish Architects, A&J Soutar – http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=203692
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