The key word is GIBBON (highlighted). 1A, 1D and 28D are types of gibbon; 16D is by 18A 29A Gibbon; 32D Gibbon wrote The History of the 13A 38A of the Roman Empire.

First prize Anne Clements, Bromley, Kent

Runners-up Janet Baines, Winchester, Hants; L. Malone, Dumfries