Liam Howlett

Explorer Tom George V postbox on High Street, Braintree is right in the middle of the action. It’s just a picture point, but be careful of cars. Snap it for me and keep walking!

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 Braintree - Sculpture is just a blob in the mist, mate. I bet it’s hiding from the rain. Snap a pic if you see it not shivering!

Explorer Tom St Michael’s Church and Fountain are having a splashing party right now. The water is probably going everywhere and soaking my socks. Tell the fountain to take it easy, yeah?

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 Warner Textile Archive in Braintree is full of old fabric stories. I bet there's a dress in there that could fit my mum. Or maybe just her hat! Take a peek inside for us, would ya?

Explorer Tom H.M.S. Kite Memorial in Braintree is a bit of a nautical mystery. A kite? In Essex? I've seen kites that fly better than this one did. Check if anyone's home!

Explorer Tom War Memorial, Public Gardens, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, Panel 3 in Braintree is another chunk of history carved into stone for you to decipher. It’s probably crowded with names, so pick a random one and make up a story about them on the spot. Tell me their invented biography when we meet up later!

Explorer Tom Braintree Freeport Station in Braintree looks like it hasn’t seen a train since the dinosaurs went extinct. It’s all empty platforms and echoing silence that makes your head spin. Stand on the platform and shout 'hello' just to hear the echo bounce back.

Explorer Tom Covered steps between Braintree Freeport Station and Freeport Braintree are basically a staircase that thinks it’s an architectural masterpiece. They’re covered so you don’t get wet, which is nice if you like staying dry. Climb them slowly and pretend you’re in a movie scene.

Explorer Tom Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's Church in Braintree is right next to the graves! Spooky combo for a Tuesday afternoon walk.

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.