Cryptic clues = station name

[perryman]

As always, @Calthrop, well thought out but It's not Manchester Airport.

Keep with the 'grain' thought, and also it's not just a 'man' that we're talking about.

 

[Loppylugs]

I'll try Rice Lane. I think Superman winged his way to Lois Lane to get his oats.

 

[perryman]

I'll try Rice Lane. I think Superman winged his way to Lois Lane to get his oats.

It's not Rice Lane. Again, thinking along the right lines.

The 'work' part of the clue is also relevant, in terms of where one would work (type of place, not location).

 

[neilmc]

Riding Mill? You could both work in a mill and get your oats, and you may need to "wing it" by riding there.

 

[perryman]

Riding Mill? You could both work in a mill and get your oats, and you may need to "wing it" by riding there.

It's not Riding Mill...

 

[neilmc]

This'll have to be my last shot ...

Kirkstall Forge? - a forge is a specialist factory, and a market stall could be an on-site store. A stall might also be a stable where you can get your oats, but I can't fathom the "wing it" unless it's reference to Captain Kirk winging his spacecraft across the universe.

 

[perryman]

This'll have to be my last shot ...

Kirkstall Forge? - a forge is a specialist factory, and a market stall could be an on-site store. A stall might also be a stable where you can get your oats, but I can't fathom the "wing it" unless it's reference to Captain Kirk winging his spacecraft across the universe.

Don't give up! You were far, far closer with your previous answer. Forget Star Trek.

 

[D6130]

Haymarket?

 

[perryman]

Haymarket?

It's not Haymarket. You're looking for a two-worded station name, south-east of London.

 

[D6130]

Martin Mill?

 

[perryman]

Martin Mill?

And we have a winner.

Clue 1: To get his oats, this fellow needs to wing it to work - Martin (bird or male name) gets his oats from a Mill.
Clue 2: The on-site store for a specialist factory? - Mart-in-Mill (obviously).

@D6130 time for you to fly the nest. Well done.

 

[D6130]

Thanks! This will probably be rather easier for most people:

Lady Colquhoun's High-Class Town.

 

[Loppylugs]

Could this be Helensburgh Upper ?

 

[D6130]

Could this be Helensburgh Upper ?

It certainly is....well done!

Helensburgh was/is a late 18th century planned resort/dormitory town (hence the grid street pattern) developed by local landowner Sir James Colquhoun of Luss and named after his wife, Lady Helen.

Over to you!

 

[Loppylugs]

Thank-you.

Gordon Ramsay would be effing and blinding. A tool has been found inside one of his meals.

 

[Loppylugs]

Gordon Ramsay is probably a bit of a red herring. This could apply to any chef and it is not a specific meal but a general term for one.

 

[Calthrop]

I know it can't be Hammerton -- but I can't stop thinking about the name !

 

[Loppylugs]

No not Hammerton. Your tool is too big Calthrop (take that which way you like!)

 

[Calthrop]

No not Hammerton. Your tool is too big Calthrop (take that which way you like!)

I'm no mechanic -- not all that many come to mind (cue the relevant verse of Old King Cole)...

 

[neilmc]

Dawlish?

 

[Loppylugs]

Spot on neilmc. The awl being a tool inside a dish. Your go.

 

[neilmc]

Thanks.

Endless ill-feeling as Nazis depart

Part 2 to follow if required

 

[neilmc]

... But sounds like things are booming

 

[Loppylugs]

Bitterne?

 

[neilmc]

Loppylugs has it - original clue was "bitterness" minus the "ss" and any birdwatcher knows the booming of a bittern!

 

[Loppylugs]

Ok - let's try:

A change of direction in front of this station could soak me.

 

[neilmc]

Woking? Change W to S and you end up with a "soking"?

 

[Loppylugs]

Woking? Change W to S and you end up with a "soking"?

You're working on the right lines. The change of direction makes it sound like another way of getting wet.

 

[johnnychips]

Wapping?

 

[Loppylugs]

Sorry, not Wapping.

Further clue: Sounds like a change of direction in front of this station will get me wet if I don't use a brolly.