local quiz

[quinie]

Names of retail outlets eg Boots, Asda etc.1)It wasn't Richard who founded this one -it was Monty. 2)Earth comes after Bobby. Sorry, numbers of letters not given.

[Jumbuck]

2) PC World

[quinie]

Thank you very much, Jumbuck.It had us stumped

[cc1]

1. Burtons

[quinie]

Thank you cc1. We thought it might be Burtons but couldn't see the connection with Monty. Could you enlighten us, please?

[johnalex]

1. Sir Montague Burton was the founder of Burtons Menswear, hence 'Monty' (as distinct from actor Richard Burton!)

Interesting snippet: "1945 - Burton produces the demob suit for war veterans, nicknamed 'The Full Monty,' it incorporates a suit, shirt and tie. At this time Burton was estimated to be clothing about one-fifth of the British male population."

[quinie]

Thank you very much for your explanation, johnalex, and for the "snippet". I remember well the demob suits- two of my brothers wore them. Brings back memories. Thanks again.