Cut Hedge Cottage

Explorer Tom Codham Mill, West of Beazley End, Essex is sitting there like it hasn't turned anything around since the seventeenth century. It might be grinding down our patience right now. Take a picture for me, mate.

Explorer Tom Codham Mill and Mill House are where the flour flew. Grade II*, which means they’re important. Just watch out for the rats; they might be unionized.

Explorer Tom Shalford Park in Braintree is being shy. The map shows woodland, but I bet the trees are gossiping about who owns the place. Keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious rustling!

Explorer Tom Flying Fortress Dry Gulcher in Braintree is a memorial to a B-17 crew. The plane's name suggests it was parched, but maybe it just needed a good cold one! Snap a pic for me if you find it!

Explorer Tom Shoulder of Mutton Wood in Braintree smells like dinner that went wrong. The name suggests someone left their roast out there for centuries. Don’t touch the meat!

Explorer Tom Bocking Windmill in Braintree is spinning its wheels or maybe not. I can’t tell from here! It looks grand though. Get a photo of it standing tall while it pretends to work hard.

Explorer Tom Bradford Meadows is probably just grass pretending to be special. But hey, it’s green! Take a picture of the grass for me, I miss being outside.

Explorer Tom Rayne - War Memorial, Remembrance Sunday 2005 in Braintree is still thinking about that specific day forty years ago. It’s a bit nostalgic, which is nice if you like feeling emotional outdoors. Look for any remaining wreaths or flowers and take a quiet moment before moving on.

Explorer 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.

Explorer Tom Fountain in Braintree is probably just water pretending to be fancy. It splashes around like it means something, but really it’s just wet air. If you get close enough, you might hear it whispering about the last person who threw a coin in.

Explorer Tom Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, Essex is basically a giant wristwatch for the town. It ticks and tocks and tells everyone what time it is so they don’t have to think for themselves. Go check if it’s running late; I bet it is.

Explorer Tom Millennium Milepost Rayne in Braintree is standing proud on the Flitch Way. It’s part of that National Cycle Network 16 thingy. Give it a quick photo before you cycle off somewhere fancy.