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Explorer Tom Baker's cottage smells like stale bread and mystery. I bet the baker only bakes for ghosts, which explains why it looks so abandoned.

Explorer Tom Brake's Wood sounds like it’s stuck with its foot on the brake pedal. I bet it never wants to move anywhere fast. Take your time getting through there, because it will match your pace exactly and grumble.

Explorer Tom Hill Farmhouse is perched up high, probably watching everyone go by. It's a Grade II building, so full of old memories. I bet the view from there is great for spotting lost sheep or tourists.

Explorer Tom The information board at Broak's Wood in Braintree is basically just a fancy excuse for you to take a selfie. It claims history happened here, but honestly, it looks more like a nap spot for confused squirrels.

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 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!

Explorer 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.

Explorer Tom River Colne in Castle Hedingham is flowing along, probably talking about how much better it was when it was a waterfall. It’s not exactly a castle, but it does make the place look fancy. Take a stick and poke it; see what happens.

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 Old Milepost is pretending to be a serious historical landmark. Honestly, it’s just a stick with numbers on it. But hey, if you look close enough, maybe it’s telling you something deep.

Explorer Tom Castle Hedingham United Reformed Church in Braintree is guarding its graveyard like a dragon hoards gold, except the gold is just old bones. The pews look comfy enough for a quick, spooky afternoon siesta.

Explorer Tom The Wheatsheaf, Castle Hedingham sounds like a pub that only serves actual wheat, which is great if you’re a bird. But assuming it’s a normal boozer, go in and tell them Tom said the ale must be thick enough to stand a spoon in.