Dad's Army

Explorer Tom Captain Mainwaring in Breckland is looking stern, but he’s actually just confused about which day it is. He’ll probably yell at you for walking too slowly on the pavement.

Explorer Tom Town Bridge in Breckland is Grade II and probably seen more floods than I have. It’s a classic structure that’s been working hard. Don’t lean on the railing; it might slide into the river!

Explorer Tom Town Bridge in Breckland replaced an old wooden one. Iron rings stop traffic, which is ironic since cars do all the stopping anyway. Hop across and tell me how it feels.

Explorer Tom Dads Army Captain Mainwaring Statue is frowning at everyone who walks past. He’s not happy you’re here without an invitation, and he probably lost his hat again. Bow to the captain if you want, but don't expect a smile in return.

Explorer Tom Bridge House with its rear outbuildings and gate pier is showing off its full ensemble. Don't forget to photograph the pier!

Explorer Tom Thetford Grammar School in Breckland has been around since Saxon times, so it’s older than most people’s grandfathers. Thomas Paine went there too, so you could say he had a rough head start in life.

Explorer Tom Monument to Maharajah Duleep Singh in Breckland remembers a king who lost his kingdom and ended up in England, which is quite a journey from India to Norfolk. He’s probably enjoying the rain more than we are.

Explorer Tom Butten Island is just an island, but it thinks it's a nation. No one knows who Butten was, maybe a very lost Viking? It’s surrounded by water, so don't go getting your feet wet unless you like mud pies.

Explorer Tom Thetford Cluniac priory including a World War II ‘Blacker Bombard’ spigot mortar emplacement in Breckland is mixing its eras. Monks and mortars? Cheeky. Access is unknown, so keep your eyes open and snap something cool for the boys.

Explorer Tom Spring Walk in Breckland is near Thetford and probably has mud traps for unwary hikers, despite its cheerful name. Take a photo of the sign and show off your muddy shoes.

Explorer Tom Castle Hill in Breckland is just a hill that thinks it had a castle once. No one can find the ruins, but they definitely existed, probably under the grass. Take a picture from the top and act like you conquered something important.

Explorer Tom Barnham Cross Common in Breckland has a picture caption but no real info, so it might be full of sheep or ghosts. Take a wide shot of the common for me!