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- ↑ Gillespie, Elgy (1977). The Liberties of Dublin. p. 110. ISBN 9780905140247.
"The Banks of Pimlico" became popular as a music hall song [..] in the 19th century
- ↑ Curtis, Maurice (2013). The Liberties: A History. The History Press. ISBN 9780752490328.
The song refers to Pimlico and the 'rebel Liberties'. He [St John] composed it originally for the Dublin City Ramblers
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