The two works are THE OLD WIVES’ TALE (1A/8) by ARNOLD (34) Bennett, born in HANLEY(25), and TALKING HEADS (27/36) by ALAN (35) Bennett, born in ARMLEY (17). BENNETT, in the fourth row starting at 16, had to be shaded.
First prize Alison Latham, East Wittering, West Sussex
Runners-up Stephen Saunders, Midford, Bath Mike Carter, Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate
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