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100

At or to a great distance in space or time.

Far (3)

100

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a Scottish writer who rote detective stories, plays, historical novels, science fiction, and non-fiction.

rote   wrote

100

The Square Mile is ...

the oldest part of London

100

After (night) by King Edward VII, who was a Sherlock Holmes’ fan, Conan Doyle brought his character back to life.

being knighted

100

After climbing the hill, I realised I'm (2-6-7)

no spring chicken

200

The money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train.

Fare (4)

200

He attended boarding school in England, and although he was unhappy their, he was very popular with the other students.

their  there

200

Who wrote a book about English anger and English “heroic self-control”?

A.A. Gill

200

As well as writing detective fiction, Conan Doyle (take) an interest in real cases of injustice.

took

200

Sanjay feels (2-3-2-3-5) when his kids talk about technology.

as old as the hills

300

A strong border or structure of wood, metal, etc. that holds a picture, door, piece of glass, etc. in position.

Frame (5)

300

His talent four telling amazing stories made him popular with other students.

four  for

300

Who showed other scientists the world’s first successful television?

John Logie Baird

300

After spending the last part of his life (study) spiritualism, Conan Doyle dyed aged 71 on 7th July 1930.

studying

300

These (6-5-6) have just started college.

bright young things

400

A person who runs a farm.

Farmer (6)

400

He studied medicine at Edinburgh University, wear he began writing short stories.

wear  where

400

The Potteries are ...

industrial areas in the Midlands

400

He (bury) in Hampshire, England.

is buried

400

This TV show (7-3-10-3). The whole family loves it.

bridges the generation gap

500

A small gun.

Firearm (7)

500

In 1882, he returned two the United Kingdom and worked as a doctor in Plymouth.

two  to

500

Who is presently first in line to the British throne?

Prince William

500

The Sherlock Holmes stories (translate) into many languages, and adapted for theatre and film.

have been translated

500

Angela might be 84, but she is still (5-2-5).

young at heart

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