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References
- ↑ John E. West, Cathedral Organists Past and Present, "London: Westminster Abbey" (1921), pp. 142−149.
- ↑ David Stanley Knight, "The organs of Westminster Abbey and their music, 1240−1908", King's College London doctoral dissertation, 2001.
- ↑ Westminster Abbey website. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- 1 2 Westminster Abbey: The Abbey Choir and musicians. Retrieved 15 May 2023.