Colleges And Universities Quiz C/d 14 Th July

[Leecon]

HINTS ONLY please AS PER SETTER

I am struggling and have seen clues for these on AB but still can't get these. Could you give me some more clues or hints ONLY please

7. 2 Jimmies on the radio in Scotland (6.4) possibly ...... Hall ?

18. Charley has 2240 pounds (9) I know 2240 pounds is a TON but can't get the link with Charley ?

Sorry to be so thick (again)!! :o(
Thanks for any clues or hints

[JJ109]

7. Famous vet called james + famous inventor called James (electrical)

[JJ109]

by the way the vet is a sounds like as the vet has 7 letters and the university first word has 6 letters

[Leecon]

JJ109, I would never have got that one as I've never heard of it, I've just googled it. Thank you - brilliant hint :o)

[JJ109]

You're most welcome

[cashier]

18 next in line to the throne and ton

[Leecon]

Thanks Cashier but surely that is 10 letters and the clue is only 9?

[ubasses]

you need his current title not his name, if that is what you have used.

[JJ109]

American University

[Leecon]

DOH I knew I was thick!!!
Sorry Cashier, your clue WAS good and thanks ubasses for putting me right, it's just me that is daft! I have it now :o)
I do a lot of quizzes but STILL sometimes I don't get the cryptic gist of the question... ...but I am getting better :o)

[Leecon]

Thanks again JJ209, that has also confirmed that I have it now :o)