Stuck on a few.
1d The Dickens of a bare abode (5,5) ????? House. i think it might be Bleak House but for 8a. I have Help for lend a hand which would give me an E where the L would be.
26d Applying swift poisonous stings, they did for a Queen (4) is it bees. 25a. ??Hamlet.
2d. Tools down? Suited in abundance they are. i had spades.
Thanks for any help