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- ↑ McIntyre, Alex; Bailey, David (11 October 2024). "Queen Elizabeth II statue unveiled in Newcastle-under-Lyme". BBC News. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ↑ Corrigan, Philip (11 October 2024). "Hundreds gather for unveiling of Queen Elizabeth II statue". Stoke on Trent Live. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
