Bridge at Rodbridge

Explorer Tom Bridge over the River Stour is doing its best impression of strength. The river below is probably laughing at its effort. Don’t trust it too much; rivers are cheeky that way.

Explorer Tom Footpath over an old railway bridge at Rodbridge in Braintree is just a walkway with an attitude problem. The bridge looks like it wants to collapse but keeps going out of stubbornness. Walk across quickly and pretend you’re doing archaeology on the way back.

Explorer Tom Old railway bridge in Braintree is getting a bit rusty and grumpy. It’s seen some things, hasn’t it? Probably telling stories to the weeds growing through the cracks. Listen closely!

Explorer Tom Tower, Parish church of Liston is keeping itself very busy being a tower. It’s not doing much else, but it looks like it’s got its eye on the road. If you pass by, give it a wave; it might just blink back at you.

Explorer Tom Village sign in Braintree is acting very dignified. It stands straighter than most people I know, which says a lot. Capture that posture of pure confidence for the record!

Explorer Tom Forest in the making in Braintree sounds like a construction site that forgot to hire the lumberjacks. The saplings are definitely plotting world domination right now, so don't get too comfy or you're next!