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It takes a close look at the sign to reveal the apostrophe, but surely it should be Heads.
©Maurice Pullin
The pub is to be found on the north side of the High Street. For a view of the sign [[1892202]]
©Trish Steel
A different take on the more normal sign.
©Trish Steel
Find where you are and where you want to go in Box. Luckily it's not a big place.
©Neil Owen
The blind house or lock-up is constructed of ashlar and was built in the early 18th century.
©Trish Steel
The door has a handy description on it for those who aren't too sure where they are.
©Neil Owen
A small stone lockup from former times where miscreants could be kept overnight until they could be dealt with by the local court, or until they had sobered up. There is a similar building in [[[002488]]]
©Maurice Pullin
Dist:0.1km<br/>This inscription appears on the wall behind [[[811696]]] Can anyone work out the date? No prizes. This photograph has been digitally enhanced to improve legibility.
©Maurice Pullin
Dist:0.1km<br/>A pre-Warboys sign has been left on the ground for some reason. Maybe it will be resurrected, maybe it will be replaced with a modern version.
©Neil Owen
Dist:0.1km<br/>An ornate clock tower immediately draws the eye. See for a closer view of it.
©Neil Owen
Dist:0.1km<br/>No chance of sneaking in after the bell with this clock dominating the school buildings. See for a wider view.
©Neil Owen
Dist:0.1km<br/>A typical piece of Victoriana, note the railings. There is a horse trough built into the other side and an inscription [[[811717]]]
©Maurice Pullin
Dist:0.1km<br/>Open for tasty meals and a drink.
©Neil Owen
Dist:0.1km<br/>The lane leads up from the church of St Thomas à Becket to the A4 old coaching road.
©Brian Robert Marshall
Dist:0.1km<br/>The junction of the High Street and the Devizes Road is acute. Right on the apex is this informative direction sign, way before Warboys style signs came along. Of course, there are lots of traffic lights and signs now.
©Neil Owen

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