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Why this person is known: English tennis player (1872–1952)
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- Oxyman, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Edwards, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Simon Leatherdale, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Keith Evans, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Roger Jones, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robin Webster, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chris Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lewis Potter, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
St. Andrew with Holy Trinity church, HalsteadChurch, cross or graveyard · 93 ydExplorer Tom St. Andrew with Holy Trinity church, Halstead is a bit of a mouthful, isn't it? I bet the locals just call it 'The Big One'. See if the bell tower rings on its own at midnight for fun.
Royal Oak Public HouseListed building · 404 ydExplorer Tom Royal Oak Public House in Braintree is probably hiding treasure under that tree. Grade II listed, so it’s sturdy but maybe a bit damp. Check the cellar for doubloons!
Children's playground652 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in Braintree claims to be haunted by a lost tricycle. It rolls itself around at midnight. Keep your shoes close!
Water tower - HalsteadCastle, fort or tower · 1645 ydExplorer Tom Water tower - Halstead is just a big tank for water. Boring? Maybe. Essential? Yes. Go stand underneath it and feel small. It’s a good reminder that gravity exists, doesn't it?
MilestoneMonument or public art · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Just a plain old Milestone hiding in Braintree. It looks like it forgot what it was supposed to count. Snap a photo before it wanders off to do its own thing.
Oxley WoodWood · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Oxley Wood in Braintree is looking along the field margin, judging your walking pace. It's near Halstead, which means it's probably pretentious about its location. Check the access, but don't expect a welcome mat. Snap the field edge for me and see what's hiding there.
Threefield's WoodForest · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Threefield's Wood in Braintree is sharing its secrets with three different fields simultaneously. That’s too much multitasking for one bit of woodland. Give it a rest!
Old MilestoneMonument or public art · 2.0 miExplorer Tom This Old Milestone is playing hard to get again. It’s been sitting there since the last century judging everyone. Take a pic before it changes its mind about being cool.
Alderford Water MillMuseum · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Alderford Water Mill in Braintree is showing off as a museum. It looks like a proper old mill, but the map says check before entering. Be careful, it might be napping inside!
Little Lodge Farm, Castle Hedingham, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Little Lodge Farm, Castle Hedingham, Essex sounds like a tiny hotel for lords. It’s probably just fields now. Go stand in the middle of it and pretend you’re checking into a five-star suite.
Waterfall on Robins BrookWaterfall · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Waterfall on Robins Brook in Braintree is actually a real waterfall, which is cool for Essex. It’s not huge, but it’s there. Go find it and take a picture of the water rushing over the rocks!
Part of Hudson's HillMountain or hill · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Part of Hudson’s Hill is just that, part of it. The other half is probably doing its own thing. I’d take a selfie with the missing piece for you.
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