Tuesday, June 15, 2010 (DT 26174)

This puzzle, by Giovanni, was originally published Friday, February 26, 2010 in The Daily Telegraph

Introduction

I solved about three-fourths of this puzzle fairly rapidily. However, similar to the experience reported by many of the Brits, my progress ground to a crawl in the northwest quadrant.

Today's Glossary

Some possibly unfamiliar abbreviations, people, places, words and expressions used in today's puzzle

Used in Clues:

token - noun 2 a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.

Used in Solutions:

Frank Bridge - an English composer

Desperate Dan - a character in the British comic, The Dandy

Elgin - a town in Moray, Scotland

flat² - noun chiefly Brit. a set of rooms comprising an individual place of residence within a larger building.

gong - noun 2 Brit. informal a medal or decoration.

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty - usually known as the National Trust (abbreviation NT), is a conservation organisation in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

para - noun informal a paratrooper.

Today's Links

Gazza's review of today's puzzle may be found at Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 26174].

Signing off for today - Falcon