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- ↑ F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, p.xvi
- ↑ F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, p.xvi
- F. W. S. Craig, Chronology of British Parliamentary By-elections 1833-1987
- UK General election results February 1974, Richard Kimber's Political Resources
- UK General election results October 1974, Richard Kimber's Political Resources
- UK General election results May 1979, Richard Kimber's Political Resources