Cryptic crossword No 1,511

Oops! I have repeated the letter count in 11 ac. It is just a normal 7 letter word. (7)

Thanks cryptodarby a fun solve. My favourites were 1a, 13a, 24a, 3d, 4d & 21d. A few spoilery quibbles too ...

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