General knowledge crossword

ACROSS

7 In what state is Little Boy Blue? (6)

8 The Hellenic Republic is the official name for which country? (6)

10 The inhabitants of which northern nation call their country Suomi? (7)

11 Which character in a musical sings “You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two”? (5)

12 What wading bird was venerated by the ancient Egyptians? (4)

13 What is an earthenware beer mug of German design? (5)

17 What small magnifying glass is used by jewellers? (5)

18 What is the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland? (4)

22 What insect is also called a greenfly? (5) 23 In 1912, what became the 48th state of the US? (7)

24 In a song, which elephant packed her trunk and said goodbye to the circus? (6)

25 What rod-like instrument became common after a very pure form of graphite was discovered in Cumberland, England? (6)

DOWN

1 Which district of central London was once the venue for an annual carnival? (7)

2 With Deborah Harry singing, which band re-formed in 1999? (7)

3 Kathmandu is the capital of which country? (5)

4 The symbol of the Girl Guides takes what ornamental form? (7)

5 What twill-weave woollen fabric is much used for military uniforms? (5)

6 What is a female donkey called? (5)

9 Which singer was “The Little Sparrow”? (5,4)

14 Which Joseph Conrad novel is partly set on board the Patna? (4,3)

15 Prior to 1857 in England, what could be obtained only by special Act of Parliament? (7)

16 What was the surname of Louis, Fernand and Marcel, French car makers? (7)

19 In a Roald Dahl book, who is the “Champion of the World”? (5)

20 What is the small cube used for rubbing the tip of a billiard cue? (5)

21 What is a female fox called? (5)