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[hoaroak]

18A. Warship built for speed, replaced by destroyers- ???I?E? - I thought this is "corvette" but too many letters!

35A. English illustrator best known for his works in "Wind in the Willows". I thought that it is Kincaid but I have McEnroe for 17D.

Help as always much appreciated - Hoaroak

[littlegriff]

18a cruiser ??

[littlegriff]

35a bransom (paul) ???

[octogenarian]

35a Shepard [ Mary ]

[hoaroak]

Thank you all for the answers. I would go with "Shepard". "Cruiser" totally escaped my brain.
Thanks for putting me out of my misery. Time for a cuppa. Your help is very much appreciated - Hoaroak

[Prescott]

35a Ernest Howard Shepard

[hoaroak]

Thanks again for the answers. I have now finished the crossword. I have never won one yet but live in hopes!
Best wishes to all who have helped - Hoaroak