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References
- ↑ Guardian website, Obituaries section, Sir John Smith, article by Martin Drury dated 10 March 2007
- ↑ NatWest Group website, Heritage section, John Smith
- ↑ Lutyens Trust website, New Book: Landmark - A History of Britain in 50 Buildings
- ↑ UK Government Charity Commission website, The Manifold Charitable Trust: Annual report for the year ended 31 December 2020
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