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9 St Simon's type - with places front and middle (10,5) 10 Rue slap, but look carefully (anag). (7) 12 The basis of moving from one change to another. (7) 13 The Head of the Eastern Orthodox Churches. (9) 14 Not a description of active ringers! (5) 15 Thee late W.N? It could describe you years ago (anag). (7) 18 Towers are mostly this end of the church. (7) 21 Eg, Ascot, Villa Park, The Belfry. (5) 23 Bell tower. Usually one detached from the church. (9) 25 How many presents does Santa carry? (7) 26 The Bob in Plain Bob. (7) 29 Well-known method, not just in the city of 'dreaming spires'. (6,6,3)
1 Wasp could exchange (anag). (4) 2 Rang up to get a knot on a tree. (4) 3 County of cheese and cat! (8) 4 Regnal could be 'Compleat' near the water (anag). (6) 5 There is to be another at Newbury Race Course. (8) 6 Dig or take in a hand. (6) 7 Between Bass and Tenor. (8) 8 Remedial action when the ropes have shrunk. (8) 11 Take away the correct amount. (5) 15 St James, between Stratford and Wellesbourne. (8) 16 This would definitely stop a ringer! (8) 17 Heighten. (8) 19 The coast is losing its attraction to landfill sites. (8) 20 Vaughan Williams or Rackstraw say. (5) 22 You can't ring without this. (6) 24 Rather put out. (6) 27 Ugly mug on jug! (4) 28 Should be paid on time. (4)
