All answers are towns or cities in England.
1. Strong denial- down South. 6 letters.
2. Not feeling to good. 5 letters .
3. Succulent X. 9 letters.
4. The antique dealers plea for his wares. 7 letters.
5. Rides on a sweeper but never on the margins. 11 letters.
6. The "Duke" has a lot to answer for. 10 letters.
7. Blanket cover. 6 letters. ( Stroud ?).
8. Top gear for the fringe maybe. 7 letters.