Cryptic

[1010k]

Please help
1. Clue: The Parisian protected Edward in the city (5): "Leeds" is all I can come up with:
LE (the Parisian) + ED (= Edward) = "in the city". Is this ok?
2. Coventry: Where to find garden by railway in the Midlands? If Coventry is correct, How so?

Many thanks in advance

[cashier]

1 yes Except les for the Parisian then ed

[Captain2]

LES, plural for 'the' in French

[Mamyalynne]

2 Covent (Garden) R(ailwa)y

[cashier]

2 Covent garden and ry (railway)

[scorpiojo]

Covent (garden) r(ailwa)y

[Calibax]

ED in Les (plural)
Coernt (garden) + R(ailwa)Y

[1010k]

Thanks to all for help. Much appreciated!

[1010k]

Thanks for explanations. Most helpful!