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The building to the right of this image is the Bull, known as the Bull's Head in the 17th century.

Stevens's Boatyard withdrew to the west parts of Nag's Head Island beyond the bridges, and the Abingdon Bridge Restaurant and Tea Rooms took over their buildings to serve river- borne

In the distance is Ashford House, the former King's Head Inn.

This great round-headed doorway was once the principal entrance to the lower part of the 12th-century building that stands directly opposite the castle gatehouse, and was probably approached under

The children, all in smart hats or bonnets, have mostly managed to stand still long enough for the photograph, except for the baby in the splendid period perambulator, whose head is a blur of activity.

Llandudno stands back against the mass of the Great Orme's head, which shelters it from north winds, and on a neck of sand between two bays, which are so close together that in rough weather their spray

Here we see the Pierhead Building, the head offices of the Bute Docks Company, later to be known as the Cardiff Railway Company.

The station has now been demolished and the telegraph poles have come down, but the Nag's Head pub is still there.

They are heading south on the Grand Union Canal from Braunston Tunnel. At Braunston the canal drops sharply through six locks.

To the south of this small coastal village lies Humphrey Head, which according to legend was the place where the last wolf in England was killed.

This view shows the ornate cast-iron balcony of the Saracen's Head Hotel, now shops, and the tower of St Peter at Arches beyond Stone Bow, built in 1720, demolished in 1933 and largely rebuilt in Lamb

The name of the King's Head Hotel is partially obscured by Virginia creeper.

Tideford is at the very head of the tidal creek of the River Tiddy; this lane leads down to the water, with the woodlands of the St Germans estate on the far side.

The road leading out of this village, climbing the north-east flank of the head of the valley, was built in 1930-32 by unemployed miners. Note the two boys on the left of the picture.

Nearby was a pond surrounded by willow trees; summer brought the beautiful, brilliant yellow exotic-looking evening primroses, thought to have been carried as seeds from ocean-going ships heading for Lytham

This early photograph of Castleton at the head of the Hope Valley shows the intricate network of drystone walls which surrounds the village.

Over to the left of the picture can be seen the railway line heading north to Carmarthen.

The popular Bucks Head pub is on the right. Cows are being herded up the hill towards the triangular green, where there is a road running southwards.

The pedestrians walking towards the camera are heading for the High Street and, no doubt, the market.

By the time of this photograph, the river was being used more and more for pleasure: streamlined boats are moored by the bank, and a canoe with its lone occupant is heading towards Lendal Bridge.

William Rufus held court here, at the head of his army, awaiting a chance to slip across to Normandy.

Note the wonderful carvings on the buildings on the right by the old Saracens Head hotel. The cyclist on the extreme right is about to pass the Hippodrome cinema, which burned down in October 1955.

The King's Head's three doorways can be seen, and the inn-signs of a carved bunch of grapes and a portrait of King Charles II.

In this splendid picture we can see a number of half-timbered buildings, including Wyle Cop Store, Dale & Sons, and the Nag's Head.