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Mama is havinf trouble figuring the rationale for Bilston. Any cues

You take the odd letters of the clue consecutively- first, third, fifth...

Tha nks - she got it just before your explanation so can now rest in peace. Thansk so much to you all. An 80 yesr ole mother of 7 is very grateful.

Gave me a start there. When you said she could rest in peace I thought finishing the puzzle might have been her last wish.

All the more reason to celebrate!

Same quiz - still lagging behind a bit!

34. That porous rock without note (9)
Initial letter S

I think Shalstone, but why "that" porous rock? Not sure if I'm on the right lines...

Shale is porous - remove the note (e) and you have shal

Sandstone - note = Sands.

Should add, a town in Cumbria.