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These are cryptic clues to authors, poets, or critics from the literary world

shoemad | 11:46 Wed 27th Dec 2006 | Quizzes & Puzzles

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The clues are to their surnames and the initial of their first names are given. Also a general time period is given. Have done 36 of these but stuck on four.
1) A brick or stone foundation meets a sporting champion
Initial 'E' from around 1870-1890
2) Two forms of one hundred surround boisterous play
Initial 'R' from around 1870-1890
3) a rounded portico stands in front of the Queen
Initial 'J' from around 1940s
4) Definite article precedes a red-headed Frenchman
Inital 'P' from around 1940s

Many thanks for any help

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dr john

2 (Richmal) Crompton - romp in C and ton

dr john

3 ? (Jeffrey) Archer

dr john

4 (Paul) Theroux

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Dr John, you are truly amazing.
Many thanks for your speedy answers.
Still can't come up with the last one though so if you have any further thoughts, that would be great.
Happy New Year!!
Shoemad