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As the nut cracker swung higher and higher the children standing on the ends had to watch out that they didn't crack their heads on the cross members.

Heading south-west towards Banbury, we now reach Upper Boddington, close to the Warwickshire border.

However, the Bull's Head pub (on the right) survives, and is just identifiable from the shape of its entrance.

The pump (foreground) served Frenchgate Head.

The ivy-clad King's Head public house, on the right, is a popular local hostelry, although the gallows-type pub sign out in the street has long gone.

Beyond the bust of Garrick, out of view, is the unoriginally-named Garrick's Head pub. The swagger front of the theatre actually faces Beauford Square, and was started in 1805.

A superb view of the Chain Pier from the west, showing clearly the pier head, which was designed primarily as a landing-stage for cross-channel traffic; it opened in 1823.

Although we are just around the corner from St Austell Bay, this photograph gives us a good view of the prominent day mark erected in 1832 on the Gribbin Head as an aid for shipping entering the

Pike 'o' Stickle (2,323 ft) is the thimble-shaped peak prominent on the skyline in this view taken from near the head of Great Langdale.

Warminster, on the A36 at the head of the Wylye valley, was an important market town and communication centre.

Lime trees (left) have been pruned into mop-head lollipops, confirming that this is a winter photo, which also explains the heavy clothing.

Dated 1729 on a rainwater head its front with its flanking full-height bay windows is more window than wall. A most elegant composition with an equally elegant limousine parked outside.

As the nut cracker swung higher and higher the children standing on the ends had to watch out that they didn't crack their heads on the cross members.

These cattle walking down the Lewes Road were probably heading for the weekly cattle market.

The River Cuckmere, whose Saxon name means 'flowing water', rises in the Weald and meanders southwards past Alfriston to enter the sea at Cuckmere Haven between Seaford Head and the Seven Sisters.

The area of Burnt Oak was centred on the King's Head, just off to the right. The shop offers an alternative to alcohol by offering teas and snacks, in a time before pub food was the norm.

A flock of sheep pose obligingly for Francis Frith's photographer near the head of the Winnats Pass, near Castleton.

Perhaps Frith's photographer sought refreshment at the imposing sandstone Ram's Head Hotel. Note the sundial set high above the door.

To the right, the two boys are beside Ye Olde Shop; beyond it is the King's Head Hotel. Dewhurst the butchers are on the corner of Sheepsgate.

The Horse and Groom together with the next two buildings made way for a road; the Queens Head inn now occupies a corner of the new road - Queen Street.

In 1779, the peace of this tiny village was shattered by the noise of gunfire when the ships of the Royal Navy and the ships of the United States came together in the Battle of Flamborough Head.

Shipping landed at the head, where there used to be a pavilion (demolished in 1971) and refreshment room.

This distinguished market town lies at the head of a valley.

The coming of the Heads of the Valleys Road greatly changed the landscape of this area. Today this busy road is rarely as quiet as this.