the generalist

[macpark]

Help please with 30ac. I feel the answer must be Southport but I have it as being much longer than 1200 yds

[sarumite]

I have Southport and feel certain that when I checked it fitted the clue, but I will look again. (S)

[sarumite]

Here we are .. when it opened it was 1200 yds (3600ft) long, but was later extended ........

http://www.southportpier.com/

[macpark]

Thanks Sarumite. I was being truly stupid! I read feet and of course the clue was in yards!!
Perhaps you can help with my last 2?

27dn Is it Quadrantis or - tes

28dn Is it couturerie?

[sarumite]

macpark, I have Quadrantes for 27d and for 28d Couturiere

[sarumite]

Have you been able to find a solution to 4 down ... I have googled in vain to find an answer! (S)

[macpark]

Not really in answer to your question about 4dn!! I have read the extensive posts and gone with bun na eas for the time being. I have alexander for 42 ac so am I right that it must be alexandre? Thanks.

[Christiana]

I have alexandre, which is the surname of a harmonium maker, as against alexander which was a Christian name of a harmonium maker - tricky eh?