Across
- 3. Prominent socialist politician.
- 4. Half of the operatic duo Gilbert and Sullivan.
- 7. Scientist known for law of elasticity.
- 8. War poet and soldier.
- 10. Philosopher with a scientific method.
- 12. Author of "The Famous Five" series.
- 14. Sea captain and global circumnavigator.
- 15. Rock star known for his high-pitched voice.
- 17. Folklore collectors.
- 19. Singer and comedian.
- 21. Architect of St. Paul's Cathedral.
- 23. Prime Minister in the 1970s.
- 24. Authored "Brave New World."
Down
- 1. Metaphysical poet.
- 2. Botanist who reformed botanical nomenclature.
- 5. Poet Laureate of Victorian England.
- 6. Pre-Raphaelite poet and artist.
- 9. Poet and soldier, wrote "Arcadia."
- 11. Middle-distance runner and Olympic organizer.
- 13. Comedian and actor known for his erudite humor.
- 16. Mean Time standard location.
- 17. Author of "The End of the Affair."
- 18. Wrote "Cranford."
- 20. Developed the steam engine.
- 22. Diarist who chronicled the Great Fire of London.